AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

February 10, 2024 at 1:31 PM

Love to Gaza, affordable housing, border deaths

Resources to inform and support your activism SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2024Weekend ReadingDisplaced Palestinian people walk among ruins in Gaza. Photo: Mohammed ZaanounDear Friend, Thank you to everyone who contacted Congress to call for an immediate cease-fire for Gaza! Israeli troops are now attacki…

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  Mike Merryman-Lotze, AFSC · [email protected]

February 8, 2024 at 8:46 PM

Urgent: Tell Congress to demand a cease-fire in Gaza now!

Israel’s invasion of Rafah will be catastrophic to humanitarian efforts. Send a message today!TAKE ACTIONSend a message todayDear Friend, Israeli troops are now positioned for a ground invasion of Rafah. It is one of the last areas of Gaza that the Israeli military has not yet invaded. It is also a …

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  Mike Merryman-Lotze, AFSC · [email protected]

February 8, 2024 at 8:46 PM

Urgent: Tell Congress to demand a cease-fire in Gaza now!

Israel’s invasion of Rafah will be catastrophic to humanitarian efforts. Send a message today!TAKE ACTIONSend a message todayDear John, Israeli troops are now positioned for a ground invasion of Rafah. It is one of the last areas of Gaza that the Israeli military has not yet invaded. It is also a de…

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

February 6, 2024 at 1:53 PM

Reminder: Your annual support

Your generosity brings critical support to communities facing violence, inequality, and oppression.Dear Friend,  We don’t know what 2024 has in store for us, but we do know that many people around the world will continue to face violence, inequality, and oppression. Your financial support makes a di…

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

February 6, 2024 at 1:53 PM

Reminder: Your annual support

Your generosity brings critical support to communities facing violence, inequality, and oppression.Dear John,  We don’t know what 2024 has in store for us, but we do know that many people around the world will continue to face violence, inequality, and oppression. Your financial support makes a diff…

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  Tonya Histand, AFSC · [email protected]

February 5, 2024 at 8:01 PM

Events to support your work for social change this February

Join us for webinars that inform and support your activism. Photo: AFSC/Zoe Jannuzi Dear Friend,  This year, the Israeli bombardment and thousands of lives lost means that Valentine’s Day will be an especially difficult day in Gaza. Bombings have destroyed much of Gaza and thousands face imminent …

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  Tonya Histand, AFSC · [email protected]

February 5, 2024 at 8:01 PM

Events to support your work for social change this February

Join us for webinars that inform and support your activism. Photo: AFSC/Zoe Jannuzi Dear John,  This year, the Israeli bombardment and thousands of lives lost means that Valentine’s Day will be an especially difficult day in Gaza. Bombings have destroyed much of Gaza and thousands face imminent fa…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

February 3, 2024 at 1:31 PM

Aid to Gaza, border policies, North Korea exhibit

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2024 Weekend Reading A family walks among ruins in Gaza. Photo: Mohammed ZaanounDear Friend,  Thank you to everyone who took action to demand the restoration of U.S. funding for Palestinian aid! Palestinians in Gaza are facing st…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

February 3, 2024 at 1:31 PM

Aid to Gaza, border policies, North Korea exhibit

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2024 Weekend Reading A family walks among ruins in Gaza. Photo: Mohammed ZaanounDear John,  Thank you to everyone who took action to demand the restoration of U.S. funding for Palestinian aid! Palestinians in Gaza are facing star…

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  AFSC · [email protected]

February 1, 2024 at 1:50 PM

Your 2024 support: PENDING

We’re looking for 500 people to support worldwide work for peace and justice with a gift by February 15. DONATE now.  DONATE NOW Make your 2024 gift today!Your response: PENDING Goal:   500 people supporting worldwide work for peace and justice!Deadline: February 15 DONATE NOW Dear John,  During ou…

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  Jennifer Bing, AFSC · [email protected]

January 31, 2024 at 6:32 PM

Urge Congress to restore aid for Palestinians

The U.S. must resume funding for the U.N. Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), the main provider of life-saving aid for Gaza. TAKE ACTIONTake action to help restore funding for Palestinian aid Dear John,  Palestinians in Gaza are in urgent need of humanitarian aid. Nearly all of Gaza’s 2.3 million resi…

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  Jennifer Bing, AFSC · [email protected]

January 31, 2024 at 6:32 PM

Urge Congress to restore aid for Palestinians

The U.S. must resume funding for the U.N. Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), the main provider of life-saving aid for Gaza. TAKE ACTIONTake action to help restore funding for Palestinian aid Dear Friend,  Palestinians in Gaza are in urgent need of humanitarian aid. Nearly all of Gaza’s 2.3 million re…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

January 27, 2024 at 1:31 PM

Voting rights, militarized policing, art for social change

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 2024 Weekend Reading Our second cohort of Emerging Leaders for Liberation at a gathering in Atlanta, Georgia.Photo: Jesse Saunders / AFSCDear Friend,  The right to vote is fundamental to our democracy and should never be taken awa…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

January 27, 2024 at 1:31 PM

Voting rights, militarized policing, art for social change

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 2024 Weekend Reading Our second cohort of Emerging Leaders for Liberation at a gathering in Atlanta, Georgia.Photo: Jesse Saunders / AFSCDear John,  The right to vote is fundamental to our democracy and should never be taken away.…

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  Cole McEldowney, AFSC · [email protected]

January 25, 2024 at 7:31 PM

Tell Congress to expand the Child Tax Credit and keep families out of poverty!

The bill will be up for a vote on the House floor as soon as next week. Send a message today! TAKE ACTION Send a message to Congress today! Dear John,  In January 2022, Congress let the expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC) expire, ending much-needed assistance for millions of families and low-income peop…

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  Cole McEldowney, AFSC · [email protected]

January 25, 2024 at 7:31 PM

Tell Congress to expand the Child Tax Credit and keep families out of poverty!

The bill will be up for a vote on the House floor as soon as next week. Send a message today! TAKE ACTION Send a message to Congress today! Dear Friend,  In January 2022, Congress let the expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC) expire, ending much-needed assistance for millions of families and low-income pe…

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

January 23, 2024 at 2:34 PM

Will you be among the first to donate in 2024?

Don’t wait for the next emergency. Donate now. DONATE NOW  Help us prepare DONATE NOW   Dear Friend, Time after time over the past year, kind supporters like you have stepped forward in times of emergency and in response to injustice. Thank you to all who have made donations or taken action in sup…

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

January 23, 2024 at 2:34 PM

Will you be among the first to donate in 2024?

Don’t wait for the next emergency. Donate now. DONATE NOW  Help us prepare DONATE NOW   Dear John, Time after time over the past year, kind supporters like you have stepped forward in times of emergency and in response to injustice. Thank you to all who have made donations or taken action in suppo…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

January 20, 2024 at 2:42 PM

Relief for Gaza, a win for migrant rights, art for social change

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 2024 Weekend Reading AFSC staff provide drinking water to people in Gaza. Photo: AFSC/Gaza  Dear Friend,  Thank you to everyone who has supported our efforts to provide life-saving humanitarian aid in Gaza. Our efforts grow more…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

January 20, 2024 at 2:42 PM

Relief for Gaza, a win for migrant rights, art for social change

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 2024 Weekend Reading AFSC staff provide drinking water to people in Gaza. Photo: AFSC/Gaza  Dear John,  Thank you to everyone who has supported our efforts to provide life-saving humanitarian aid in Gaza. Our efforts grow more c…

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  Mike Merryman-Lotze & Imani Cruz, AFSC · [email protected]

January 17, 2024 at 9:01 PM

Urge Congress to stop funding war and inhumane migration policies!

Join AFSC in calling on Congress to reject the supplemental bill. Tell them to invest instead in diplomacy and human needs both at home and abroad. TAKE ACTION Contact Congress today! Dear Friend,  From Ukraine to Palestine, El Salvador to the U.S., we all deserve to live in safety and peace. But th…

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  Mike Merryman-Lotze & Imani Cruz, AFSC · [email protected]

January 17, 2024 at 9:01 PM

Urge Congress to stop funding war and inhumane migration policies!

Join AFSC in calling on Congress to reject the supplemental bill. Tell them to invest instead in diplomacy and human needs both at home and abroad. TAKE ACTION Contact Congress today! Dear John,  From Ukraine to Palestine, El Salvador to the U.S., we all deserve to live in safety and peace. But the …

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

January 16, 2024 at 2:03 PM

Your 2024 AFSC supporter card

AFSC’s annual supporter drive has begun. Will you be among the first to join? JOIN NOW   Join us in 2024  Dear John,  We are so grateful to have you as part of the AFSC community. Thank you for all the ways you join us in working toward a more just, peaceful, sustainable world!    I’m writing today…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

January 13, 2024 at 1:31 PM

Stop Cop City, child tax credit, MLK Day

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 2024 Weekend Reading Read about AFSC’s connections with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  Dear John,  This week, AFSC is joining with people around the U.S. to tell corporations to cut ties with Cop City in Atlanta. If built, …

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

January 13, 2024 at 1:31 PM

Stop Cop City, child tax credit, MLK Day

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 2024 Weekend Reading Read about AFSC’s connections with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  Dear Friend,  This week, AFSC is joining with people around the U.S. to tell corporations to cut ties with Cop City in Atlanta. If built…

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  Kerri Kennedy, AFSC · [email protected]

January 12, 2024 at 7:16 PM

Update on AFSC’s emergency response in Gaza

We are serving meals to displaced people living outside of shelters with support from kind people like you. Update: Gaza Emergency ResponseDear John, I’m writing with gratitude for all the support we have received from the AFSC community for our emergency response in Gaza. Thousands of people have …

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  Kerri Kennedy, AFSC · [email protected]

January 12, 2024 at 7:16 PM

Update on AFSC’s emergency response in Gaza

We are serving meals to displaced people living outside of shelters with support from kind people like you. Update: Gaza Emergency ResponseDear Friend, I’m writing with gratitude for all the support we have received from the AFSC community for our emergency response in Gaza. Thousands of people hav…

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  Beth Hallowell, AFSC · [email protected]

January 11, 2024 at 1:31 PM

Can you help us do better?

Take a brief survey and share your thoughts! You still have time to share your feedback. We take your insights seriously, and we're grateful to work with you as we build peace with justice. TAKE SURVEY Help us keep improving Dear John,  As we begin the new year, we want to thank you for being a part…

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  Beth Hallowell, AFSC · [email protected]

January 11, 2024 at 1:31 PM

Can you help us do better?

Take a brief survey and share your thoughts! You still have time to share your feedback. We take your insights seriously, and we're grateful to work with you as we build peace with justice. TAKE SURVEY Help us keep improving Dear Friend,  As we begin the new year, we want to thank you for being a pa…

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  Beth Hallowell, AFSC · [email protected]

January 8, 2024 at 1:31 PM

Can you help us do better?

Take a brief survey and share your thoughts! TAKE SURVEY Help us keep improving Dear Friend,  As we begin the new year, we want to thank you for being a part of the AFSC community. We are so grateful to have you with us.    So many of you have generously shared feedback in the past. Each time, it he…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

January 6, 2024 at 1:31 PM

Welcoming migrants, Gaza war profiteers, Cop City actions

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 2024 Weekend Reading AFSC’s Adriana Jasso (center) and volunteers prepare a meal for migrants at the border. Photo: Pedro Rios/AFSCDear John,  Happy New Year! Thank you to everyone who made a year-end donation and helped us unlock…

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  Tonya Histand, AFSC · [email protected]

January 5, 2024 at 9:30 PM

Events to support your work for social change this January

Join us for webinars that inform and support your activism. AFSC is part of a coalition of organizations that launched a referendum campaign to allow voters to decide the fate of Cop City. Photo: Elliot LissDear Friend,  The Atlanta Police Foundation is trying to use millions of tax dollars and …

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  Tonya Histand, AFSC · [email protected]

January 5, 2024 at 9:30 PM

Events to support your work for social change this January

Join us for webinars that inform and support your activism. AFSC is part of a coalition of organizations that launched a referendum campaign to allow voters to decide the fate of Cop City. Photo: Elliot LissDear John,  The Atlanta Police Foundation is trying to use millions of tax dollars and mi…

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

January 4, 2024 at 1:49 PM

Welcoming the New Year together

Let’s keep showing the world what love can do!Thank you!Dear Friend, As a new year begins, I want to thank everyone who made a gift to support our worldwide work and everyone who has joined us in other ways to help build peace with justice. It is good to be part of a global community that cares for …

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

January 4, 2024 at 1:49 PM

Welcoming the New Year together

Let’s keep showing the world what love can do!Thank you!Dear John, As a new year begins, I want to thank everyone who made a gift to support our worldwide work and everyone who has joined us in other ways to help build peace with justice. It is good to be part of a global community that cares for on…

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  Mark Graham, AFSC · [email protected]

December 31, 2023 at 10:33 PM

Make your last gift of 2023 a gift to help build peace.

Matching gift offer ends at midnight.John, I want to thank you, personally, for being part of the AFSC community and for all the ways you have joined us in working for a more just, peaceful, and sustainable world this year.  If you are thinking of making one more tax-deductible gift before 2023 come…

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

December 31, 2023 at 2:16 PM

Reminder: MIDNIGHT deadline for $250k match

Make your gift for peace go 2x as far.   MATCH MY GIFT Gifts matched until MIDNIGHT  MATCH MY GIFT Dear Friend,  When you donate to AFSC, you help meet urgent humanitarian needs. You support people working with courage and dedication to stop violence. You fund community initiatives to transform un…

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

December 31, 2023 at 2:16 PM

Reminder: MIDNIGHT deadline for $250k match

Make your gift for peace go 2x as far.   MATCH MY GIFT Gifts matched until MIDNIGHT  MATCH MY GIFT Dear John,  When you donate to AFSC, you help meet urgent humanitarian needs. You support people working with courage and dedication to stop violence. You fund community initiatives to transform unju…

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

December 30, 2023 at 2:12 PM

If you love Weekend Reading...

Each week we share stories and action opportunities with you. Today I hope you will take one very important action: Make a gift to support worldwide work for peace and justice in 2024. Dear Friend,Each week, I look forward to receiving Weekend Reading, AFSC’s weekly digest of stories and action opp…

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

December 30, 2023 at 2:12 PM

If you love Weekend Reading...

Each week we share stories and action opportunities with you. Today I hope you will take one very important action: Make a gift to support worldwide work for peace and justice in 2024. Dear John,Each week, I look forward to receiving Weekend Reading, AFSC’s weekly digest of stories and action oppor…

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  AFSC · [email protected]

December 29, 2023 at 1:58 PM

Help secure $250,000 with a gift of any size!

Support worldwide work to stop violence, inequality, and oppression. John, please be sure to make your tax-deductible 2023 gift by MIDNIGHT on December 31. When you do, you will also help secure a $250,000 matching gift for peace and justice initiatives in communities worldwide.   MATCH MY GIFT You…

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  AFSC · [email protected]

December 28, 2023 at 2:03 PM

Your matching gift: PENDING

Don’t miss the chance to DOUBLE your donation for peace and justice.  MATCH MY GIFT Your year-end giving reminder:Goal:   $250,000 for peace and justice initiatives worldwideYour matching gift:  PENDING Deadline:  Dec. 31, 2023 MATCH MY GIFT Dear John,  Now through December 31, a generous donor is…

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  AFSC · [email protected]

December 28, 2023 at 2:02 PM

Your matching gift: PENDING

Don’t miss the chance to DOUBLE your donation for peace and justice.  MATCH MY GIFT Your year-end giving reminder:Goal:   $250,000 for peace and justice initiatives worldwideYour matching gift:  PENDING Deadline:  Dec. 31, 2023 MATCH MY GIFT Dear Friend,  Now through December 31, a generous donor …

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

December 27, 2023 at 1:58 PM

Your gift before Dec. 31 will be matched up to $250,000

Your gift supports communities working to stop violence, inequality, and oppression.Dear John, When I reflect on the courageous action, the commitment to nonviolence, and the tireless organizing happening in communities around the world, it renews my faith and gives me hope. Your year-end gift will …

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

December 27, 2023 at 1:58 PM

Your gift before Dec. 31 will be matched up to $250,000

Your gift supports communities working to stop violence, inequality, and oppression.Dear Friend, When I reflect on the courageous action, the commitment to nonviolence, and the tireless organizing happening in communities around the world, it renews my faith and gives me hope. Your year-end gift wil…

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

December 26, 2023 at 2:03 PM

Announcing our largest match of the year!

Your gift for peace and justice will be 100% matched up to $500,000, now through Nov. 20. MATCH MY GIFT   Your Gift Matched  Dear Friend, The new year is approaching. With it come some new and vitally important opportunities to make a difference together. Will you donate now to put critical resourc…

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

December 26, 2023 at 2:03 PM

Announcing our largest match of the year!

Your gift for peace and justice will be 100% matched up to $500,000, now through Nov. 20. MATCH MY GIFT   Your Gift Matched  Dear John, The new year is approaching. With it come some new and vitally important opportunities to make a difference together. Will you donate now to put critical resources…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

December 23, 2023 at 1:31 PM

Cease-fire for Gaza, relief for Sudan refugees, restorative justice

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2023 Weekend Reading Displaced families have received food and other emergency aid from AFSC and partners. Photo: Basel ZanoonDear Friend,  Over the past year, supporters like you have helped AFSC make a difference around the wo…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

December 23, 2023 at 1:31 PM

Cease-fire for Gaza, relief for Sudan refugees, restorative justice

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2023 Weekend Reading Displaced families have received food and other emergency aid from AFSC and partners. Photo: Basel ZanoonDear John,  Over the past year, supporters like you have helped AFSC make a difference around the worl…

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  AFSC · [email protected]

December 22, 2023 at 1:16 AM

Our matching gift challenge ends at midnight!

Will you accept the kind offer of our anonymous donor? It’s getting dark and our match is almost over—don’t let this opportunity pass you by! Make a special gift today and help make the world a more just and peaceful place for all.   MATCH MY GIFT MATCH MY GIFT Dear Friend,  The winter solstice is …

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