Many liberal pundits often predict that Trump’s MAGA followers will desert him every time he breaks one of his campaign promises. Except for the Epstein files, these predictions have not come to fruition. The latest prediction of a MAGA revolt is over Trump’s Iran war, which began on February 27. The polls so far tellContinue reading “MAGA Revolt over Iran War? “
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Tax Dollars at War: How Palestine’s Struggle Affects Johnstown
Lyrical Capo has written this post on the Free Palestine rally in Johnstown on Sunday, April 27. It discusses how Palestine’s Struggle affects Johnstown. As a resident of Johnstown, PA, you might not think about the impact of global conflicts on your community. But the truth is, our tax dollars are funding wars that harmContinue reading “Tax Dollars at War: How Palestine’s Struggle Affects Johnstown”
Members of the Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) Host Johnstown PSL at IUP
Berkana Luciferia has written a second post on the site about a meeting between the Young Democratic Students of America (YDSA) and the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) at IUP. This past Thursday, the Johnstown PSL was invited to IUP by the local Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) chapter to host another showingContinue reading “Members of the Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) Host Johnstown PSL at IUP”
Jennina Gorman: Native American Thoughts on Gaza
Jennina Rose Gorman is a longtime activist from Altoona. She gave a speech at a snowy rally Native American Thoughts on Gaza on March 10 in Johnstown’s central park. The text of her speech can be read below. Hello, many of you know me as Jennina Rose Gorman. I live in Altoona, PA. Although youContinue reading “Jennina Gorman: Native American Thoughts on Gaza”
Gaza Film Shown at the Cambria Library
Last Saturday I went to a showing of a 2019 documentary film on Gaza at the Cambria County Library. The full documentary is called Gaza Fights for Freedom and can only be viewed on YouTube. If you click on the Watch on YouTube link you can view it there. The film made 4 years beforeContinue reading “Gaza Film Shown at the Cambria Library”
Combatting Antisemitism in the Alleghenies
Yesterday, I spoke with Adam Hertzman of the Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh. We spoke of ways of combating antisemitism in the Alleghenies. Conversely, there were 4 busloads that traveled to the rally in support Israel in Washington from Pittsburgh on November 13. According to a survey by Anti Defamation League and NORC (national opinion researchContinue reading “Combatting Antisemitism in the Alleghenies”
Successful Rally for Palestine in Johnstown
On Friday there was a successful rally for Palestine in Johnstown. It was part of a series of nationwide protests listed in the website Shut it down for Palestine. Put People First PA organized the event. There was a variety of speakers including three local Palestinian Americans. There were around 30 attendees with no troublemakers.Continue reading “Successful Rally for Palestine in Johnstown”
Events in Gaza are Having an Impact Here
Last Thursday, I went to a talk at the Highland Community Library on the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The talk can be seen in the video above. It was given by Pitt-Johnstown professor Christopher Cook. There was a diverse group of about 30 people in attendance. Accordingly, this event plus the Free Palestine eventContinue reading “Events in Gaza are Having an Impact Here”
Why Gaza Matters to Us
This site focuses on events in and around the Alleghenies. Why Gaza matters to us? Before I get to that I will discuss this. The video above is from Al Jazeera plus’s YouTube page. It discusses the one sided coverage the U.S. media gives to Israel. It gives the example of media figures taking theContinue reading “Why Gaza Matters to Us”
Post Paris Politics, Fear of Refugees, and Medicaid
The horrific attacks in Paris have sent a wave of fear around the world. As of this writing, 28 governors in the US have said that they will not accept refugees from the civil war in Syria for fear that ISIS members will sneak into their states. 26 of these 28 governors (84%) are Republican. Continue reading “Post Paris Politics, Fear of Refugees, and Medicaid”