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TIDBITS – AUG. 22 – READER COMMENTS: HARRIS-WALZ CAMPAIGN,
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION AND GAZA, PALESTINIAN VOTERS,
UNCOMMITTED VOTERS, YOUTH VOTERS; PUBLIC RAIL NOW CAMPAIGN; NEW
RESOURCES TO TEACH ABOUT CENTRAL AMERICA; CARTOONS; MORE…  
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_ Reader Comments: Harris-Walz Campaign, Democratic National
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Voters; Public Rail Now Campaign; New Resources to Teach About Central
America; Cartoons; more.... _

Tidbits - Reader Comments, Resources, AND cartoons - Aug.22, 2024,
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* RE: HARRIS SHOULD TAKE DIVISIONS OVER GAZA SERIOUSLY  (SUSAN
SHERRELL)
* TRUMP  --  CARTOON BY VASCO GARGALO
* DROP WAR  -- THE ART OF BANSKY
* RE: HARRIS CAN CHANGE BIDEN’S POLICY ON ISRAEL JUST BY UPHOLDING
THE LAW  (ARLENE HALFON)
* RE: KEITH ELLISON KNOWS PEACE IN GAZA IS POSSIBLE, AND HE WANTS
DEMOCRATS TO TALK ABOUT ACHIEVING IT  (SONIA COBBINS)
* RE: ‘HISTORY IS WATCHING’: GAZA DOCTORS URGE HARRIS TO BACK
ISRAEL ARMS EMBARGO AT DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION  (WENDY KRASNOFF)
* WHEN WARS END  --  POEM BY SEYMOUR JOSEPH
* RE: THE PAST IS NOT ALWAYS OUR GUIDE  (ZVI BARANOFF)
* PROTESTS  --  CARTOON BY ROB ROGERS
* RE: ARIZONA’S ABORTION RIGHTS SHOWDOWN AS RECORD-BREAKING
SUPPORT PUTS PROPOSITION 139 ON NOVEMBER BALLOT  (DANIEL MILLSTONE)
* SHIPSHAPE  --  CARTOON BY MIKE LUCKOVICH
* RE: BRING AMERICAN COMMUNISTS OUT OF THE SHADOWS — AND CLOSETS
 (GABRIEL ROCKMAN)
* RE: THE HISTORY OF CAMP WO-CHI-CA  (VICTOR GROSSMAN)
* NEXT AVAILABLE MEDICAL APPOINTMENT  --  CARTOON BY BIZARRO
* GREETING HUGE CROWDS, TRUMP TELLS MAGATS TO REJECT THE EVIDENCE OF
THEIR EYES AND EARS  --  CARTOON BY LALO ALCARAZ
* RE: ZELENSKY ADVISOR ON THE GOALS OF UKRAINE’S INCURSION INTO
RUSSIA  (ALAN HART)
* RE: I SPENT A WEEK WITH BLACK REPUBLICANS  (NICOLE)
* JESUS AND THE DEN OF THIEVES  --  CARTOON BY DR. JAMES MACLEOD

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RE: HARRIS SHOULD TAKE DIVISIONS OVER GAZA SERIOUSLY
 

I’m sure she’s taking them very seriously. She also has to win the
election in order to have any influence on this matter. Express all
this - but use common sense. A win for Trump will obliterate
Palestinians and any chance for peace. Act judiciously.

Susan Sherrell
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TRUMP  --  CARTOON BY VASCO GARGALO

 

Vasco Gargalo
November 4, 2020
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DROP WAR  -- THE ART OF BANSKY

 

The Art of Bansky
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August 15, 2024

 

RE: HARRIS CAN CHANGE BIDEN’S POLICY ON ISRAEL JUST BY UPHOLDING THE
LAW
 

I have been saying the same thing since the Clinton years and its
still very applicable,

The new President, should be fully prepared and have all the ducks in
a row, so that immediately after being sworn in, fully join the
International Criminal Court". It would always have shown the world
that the US was now ready to meet International standards and law
regarding domestic and international issues. If Harris, or whoever is
elected President, were to do that we would HAVE TO stop sending
weapons to Israel.

Too bad we hadn't joined before Netanyahu left this country several
weeks ago. Imagine if we had joined ICC when Netanyahu was here.

Arlene Halfon

 

RE: KEITH ELLISON KNOWS PEACE IN GAZA IS POSSIBLE, AND HE WANTS
DEMOCRATS TO TALK ABOUT ACHIEVING IT
 

We will have to think, strategize and spend for peace with the same
level of skill and commitment we have used for "solving problems" with
bombs, aircraft carriers, war planes and bases. The short term profits
will be lost for some. Too darn bad. All people and the planet will
benefit now and in the future.

Sonia Cobbins
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RE: ‘HISTORY IS WATCHING’: GAZA DOCTORS URGE HARRIS TO BACK ISRAEL
ARMS EMBARGO AT DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
 

Her spokesperson already said she is against an embargo, and now the
DNC is refusing to let one Palestinian be American speak at the
convention. The uncommitted delegates staged a sit-in last night.
Speakers included Republicans and a former CEO of American Express.

Wendy Krasnoff
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WHEN WARS END  --  POEM BY SEYMOUR JOSEPH

 

We are caught between two wars: Gaza and Ukraine. Neither one appears
to be near conclusion. We can assign blame, as we should, but it
doesn't mitigate the cost in lives and destruction.

We had hoped after World War II, with the establishment of the United
Nations, that this would be the end of war anywhere in the world. How
wrong we were. And it made me wonder whether the human race is capable
of living at peace. This was the subject of the poem below, which I
wrote years ago.

When the Wars End

When the wars end,
and the moans of the dying cease,
and the last dead soldier is laid to rest,
will we know how to cope with peace?

When the wars end,
and the birds fly free through clean air,
and the scarred earth begins to heal,
will it flourish in our care?

When the wars end,
will the hostility instilled in us be purged away?
Is it easier to end wars than fear and suspicion?
What will it be like that day?

When the wars end,
and history’s empty pages await our text,
will they be filled with wonders or blunders?
Our hands and hearts hold what’s next.

 

RE: THE PAST IS NOT ALWAYS OUR GUIDE
 

We imported Rock Against Racism to the USA.

Zvi Baranoff
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PROTESTS  --  CARTOON BY ROB ROGERS

 

"The protesters have hit the streets of Chicago. Historically, there
always seem to be larger protest rallies at the DNC than the RNC. I
wonder why. Maybe it's because protesters know that Dems believe in
the First Amendment and are more open to hearing and caring about what
they think. Either way, I'm sure it burns Trump."

Rob Rogers
August 20, 2024
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RE: ARIZONA’S ABORTION RIGHTS SHOWDOWN AS RECORD-BREAKING SUPPORT
PUTS PROPOSITION 139 ON NOVEMBER BALLOT
 

The political possibilities of the Arizona Abortion rights referendum
are intriguing. Will abortion rights voters 61% of Arizona voters turn
out anti abortion legislators & other ultra right office holders? Can
we help our allies in Arizona make abortion rights a litmus test?
Thanks to xxxxxx
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Daniel Millstone
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SHIPSHAPE  --  CARTOON BY MIKE LUCKOVICH

 

Mike Luckovich
August 22,  2024
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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RE: BRING AMERICAN COMMUNISTS OUT OF THE SHADOWS — AND CLOSETS
 

My great grandmother was a communist. She was born and raised in
Polonne in what is now Ukraine, and she was a Menshevik (she was
Jewish, as was Julius Martov, the leader of the Mensheviks). She came
to the USA shortly after the Bolshevik revolution. She was named as a
Communist in testimony to the House Unamerican Activities Committee in
1949.

Gabriel Rockman
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RE: THE HISTORY OF CAMP WO-CHI-CA
 

Extensions of Camp Wo-Chi-Ca after the summer were the weekly or
biweekly AYD (American Youth for Democracy) square dance and song
sessions at the Fur Workers' hall in New York in 1944-1945, where
Irwin Silber called the square dances and we sang the songs of Pete,
Woody and the Almanacs, Paul Robeson and the great German anti-fascist
(and Communist) Ernst Busch, who recorded – during bombing  in
Barcelona - the Spanish Civil War songs later known world-wide.

Among those dancing along, and still singing an hour or so afterwards,
were Tom Paley, later of New Lost City Ramblers, Ernie Lieberman,
Bobbie Nemiroff (later Lorraine Hansberry's husband). And also, not so
melodiously but just as enthusiastically, was me – influenced
musically and politically for a lifetime. Seven years later, thanks to
destiny (and McCarthy), I landed in East Germany (GDR) where, in a
radio series, I introduced songs and singers like Pete and Woody to a
very different but very appreciative audience.

I never got to go to Wo-Chi-Ca – but to Manumit Camp, very good,
also definitely leftist, but not so blessed with singing or dancing
talent.

Victor Grossman, 
Berlin

 

NEXT AVAILABLE MEDICAL APPOINTMENT  --  CARTOON BY BIZARRO

 

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GREETING HUGE CROWDS, TRUMP TELLS MAGATS TO REJECT THE EVIDENCE OF
THEIR EYES AND EARS  --  CARTOON BY LALO ALCARAZ

 

 

Lalo Alcaraz
August 17, 2024
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RE: ZELENSKY ADVISOR ON THE GOALS OF UKRAINE’S INCURSION INTO RUSSIA
 

Incredible... xxxxxx is still rooting for NATO and US imperialism!
You are soon to meet a rude awakening.

Alan Hart
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RE: I SPENT A WEEK WITH BLACK REPUBLICANS

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I am only 4 minutes into your video about Black Republicans. You
seemed confused by Topher’s explanation of individualism. I wanted
to try to clarify what I believe him to be saying.

The “Mount Rushmore of black collective power” as you put it was
at odds with your “rigid” idea of individualism. I believe he is
saying the individualism in the sense of operating solely from your
own personal efforts, separate from government, independent FROM
GOVERNMENT, not necessarily as a lone man, though some feel that’s
best for them too. If FREEDOM COMES WITH RESPONSIBILITY, it’s an
attitude of not being afraid of responsibility! It’s admirable. Not
wanted hand outs from government, not wanting government overreach,
not wanting the government’s hand in your pocket. Black people are
more than capable of leading their own lives. He believes in black
people’s ability to thrive without government intervention or
assistance.

Nicole

 

JESUS AND THE DEN OF THIEVES  --  CARTOON BY DR. JAMES MACLEOD

 

Dr. James MacLeod
August 15, 2024
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PUBLIC RAIL NOW CAMPAIGN  --  DONATE TODAY AND DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT
 (THE HUNGARIAN LITERATURE FUND)

 

We have an extraordinary opportunity ahead of us. A generous donor has
offered to match every dollar raised for our *Public Rail Now*
documentary, up to $1,500. This means that from August 10 thru
September 1, every contribution to our GoFundMe campaign
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of the Hungarian Literature Fund.

The Hungarian Literature Fund was founded in 1956 to support the
publication and distribution of labor literature. Since 1985, the HLF
has produced the Solidarity Forever Labor History Calendar, which has
been used as a fundraising tool for many labor organizations. The
2025 edition will be hitting the presses soon; check
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This matching gift gives us a unique chance to double our impact, but
we have only a few short weeks to make it happen. Can we count on you
to help us seize this moment? Every dollar you contribute will be
matched, doubling your support for public rail in the U.S.

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About the project: Our goal is to create an engaging 60-minute
documentary by mid-September to early October. This video will serve
as an essential educational tool to grow our coalition for public rail
ownership, educate workers, and raise awareness among all those
affected by the current rail system.

We already have a strong foundation with our Public Rail Now website
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vital addition to our resources, amplifying our message and impact.

Can you help us reach our $4,000 goal to make this vision a reality?
Every contribution brings us closer to transforming the U.S. rail
system for the better.

Thank you for your support!

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150 NEW RESOURCES TO TEACH ABOUT CENTRAL AMERICA  (TEACHING FOR
CHANGE)

 

With fear-mongering about immigration amplified in this election
season, this year’s Teach Central America Week
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7–11) will be more important than ever.

To prepare, we added 150 new resources to the Teaching Central
America site. This is thanks to the dedicated efforts of summer 2024
interns Olvin Abrego Ayala and Eli Hertzler-McCain, along with
advisors Marcy Campos and Miriam Elizabeth Villanueva.

We added:

* A les
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1989 U.S. invasion of Panama
* Teaching resources on migration through the Darién Gap
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* Country pages
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queer Central America, climate, and immigration
* Dozens of new books
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* Resources in Spanish
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Our network grew this summer as our program specialist Jonathan Peraza
Campos offered workshops
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