Dear members and supporters,
This week, as the siege in Gaza continues, GGJ joins allies all over the world in an international week of action to demand a permanent and lasting ceasefire, and an end to the genocide in Palestine. We invite you to join us and Rising Majority this Friday for a teach-in on U.S. militarism, corporate war profiteering, and Palestinian solidarity:
Divest from Militarism, Invest in Life Permanent ceasefire now! End the occupation! Free Palestine!
Friday, December 8 4:30–6:00 p.m. PT/ 5:30–7:00 p.m. MT 6:30–8:00 p.m. CT 7:30–9:00 p.m. ET Register today!
This continued genocide of the Palestinian people follows 75+ years of Israeli occupation that is backed by the U.S. government and supplied by weapons manufacturers. In 20 years, the U.S. spent $21 trillion on militarism: $16 trillion in taxpayer funding to the Pentagon, with an additional $7+ trillion poured into defense contractors like Lockheed Martin.
That money could have created millions of living wage jobs, fully erased student debt, decarbonized the electric grid, and provided our communities with quality health care and housing.
It is past time for us to confront the relationships between militarism and corporations profiting from the mass murder of Palestinians. U.S. decision makers must divest from death and destruction and invest in policies, programs, and infrastructure that promote human dignity.
Join us this Friday, December 8. Interpretation will be available in American Sign Language, English, Arabic, and Spanish. |