SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 2021
Weekend Reading

Dear John,

For over a month, thousands in Colombia have joined a national strike—demanding the government address human rights abuses and stark inequality. Most protests have been peaceful. But the Colombian government has responded with violence, leading to dozens of deaths.

The United States must do its part to stop this repression. Tell the Biden administration today: Stand with Colombian protesters and stop U.S. tax dollars from funding police and military in Colombia! [link removed]

Here are this week's picks to inform and support your activism:

What you need to know about Biden’s changes to the U.S. immigration system: [link removed] While the president has reversed some of the most harmful policies passed by the Trump administration, more action is needed. This includes protecting the right to asylum and creating a roadmap to citizenship for all, writes AFSC’s Tori Bateman.

Register today: The power of economic activism: [link removed] Join AFSC and partners on June 16, 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT. In this web session, you can learn how communities around the world have used economic activism to hold corporations to account and achieve social change—and how you can be a part of these efforts today.

Community IDs approved for all Miami-Dade residents: [link removed] Thanks to advocacy by a community coalition including AFSC's Florida program, more Floridians will be able to obtain IDs regardless of immigration status. The change will help residents access basic services, provide proof of identity in case of emergencies, as well as foster inclusivity and safety for all.

Tell Congress: End military aid to Israel and support reconstruction in Gaza: [link removed] Despite Israel’s devastating attacks on Gaza last month, President Biden has moved ahead with selling $735 billion in weapons to Israel—while approving only $5 million to support reconstruction in Gaza. Urge your representative to stop military aid to Israel and support recovery in Gaza!

Join us every Thursday at 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT on Facebook: [link removed] Every week, AFSC staff and partners share the latest updates on our work for immigrant rights, building peace, ending mass incarceration, and more. Follow us on Facebook and tune in on Thursdays for more.

Celebrating Pride Month: [link removed] In this 2016 Friends Journal article by former AFSC staffer Stephen McNeil, we look at AFSC’s decades of work alongside people and communities to challenge homophobia, heterosexism, and transphobia. Happy Pride and sending best wishes for equality for all.

Be well and take care

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