SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2020
Weekend Reading

Dear John,

Thank you to everyone who contacted Congress this week to urge them to oppose Israel’s annexation of Palestinian territory. It’s critical we continue to pressure Congress to ensure that U.S. taxpayer funds are not used to further violate Palestinians’ rights. If you haven’t already, take action today. [link removed]

Here are this week's resources to help you stay informed and support your activism.

Helping people in Somalia protect themselves from COVID-19: [link removed] Thanks to your support, AFSC and local partners are providing hygiene supplies, personal protective equipment, and vital public health information to Somali people who have been displaced and other communities, writes AFSC’s Benard Oduor Adudah.

Protesters demand democracy for all in Israel: [link removed] The growing protest movement against the current Israeli administration has brought new energy, with more participants making connections between police racism and violence, the occupation, climate justice, and government corruption, writes AFSC’s Sahar Vardi.

Find out if your 401(k) is paying for the prison-industrial complex: [link removed] The nonprofit As You Sow partnered with AFSC to build a new platform to help people find out if they’re invested in private prisons or the companies that support them. (Fast Company) Learn more about Investigate, [link removed] AFSC’s screening tool for companies that profit from state violence.

The disproportionate impacts of COVID-19 on Latinx communities: [link removed] The constant stressors faced by Latinx immigrants have increased during the pandemic, says AFSC’s Alejandro Murguia Ortiz. “When we're addressing issues … the needs of the most vulnerable have to be on top … because if you are protecting those most vulnerable, you're going to protect everyone.” (Iowa Public Radio)

5 things to know before watching “Immigration Nation”: [link removed]
The Netflix docuseries vividly portrays how Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) separates families and sows fear in our communities—and watching it can traumatize those who’ve been directly affected. If you plan to watch, read this viewer’s guide from our partners in the Defund Hate Coalition. (Facebook).

Vigil to honor the lives of Black people killed by police and white supremacist violence: [link removed] AFSC and Quakers around the Philadelphia region tomorrow (Sunday), Aug. 23, 1:30 p.m. for this online gathering. Sign up for a reminder on Facebook.

Can you help us meet our goal of reaching 104 new monthly donors by Aug. 31?: [link removed] In this critical moment, your monthly gift to AFSC can provide us with the steady support we need to respond quickly to injustices around the world.

Be well and take care

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