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Over the past few months, rural Oregonians and people of all backgrounds have been organizing in solidarity with Palestinians and Israelis impacted by the terrible violence in Israel and Palestine. This work, rooted in the belief that everyone has a right to safety and self-determination, builds on more than three decades of human dignity organizing. In 1996 organizers launched a campaign responding to antisemitic flyers at a school in Salem<\/a>. In the 2000s we came together to call for a stop to the wars abroad in Iraq and Afghanistan and the ones at home<\/a> involving increased government surveillance and the dismantling of civil liberties. In 2018 communities hosted demonstrations across the state to release refugees separated from their families at the border and sent to FCI Sheridan in Yamhill County. In 2022 we organized for peace in Ukraine<\/a>. Time and time again, rural Oregonians have demonstrated that we won\u2019t tolerate discrimination and violence and that all life is precious.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nationally, Al Jazeera reported that according to the think tank Data for Progress, \u201c60% of US voters want a ceasefire, while only 11% of lawmakers\u201d have supported one.<\/a> In response to Congress\u2019s out-of-touch positions, many rural Oregonians are making their voices ring loud and clear for a ceasefire, the end to US military aid to the right-wing Israeli government, and a stop to the rise of anti-semitism and Islamophobia in this country. Many others are feeling stuck, recognizing the awful violence impacting innocent people but unsure of how to have a meaningful impact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below you will find a round-up of stories and photos of solidarity actions from across rural Oregon and beyond. Don\u2019t see your community represented here? <\/strong>Send us stories, photos, or articles about your organizing and we can post to social media or share another roundup! Do you have ideas about how you want to take action locally and want support to get started? <\/strong>Email us at emma@rop.org<\/a> or message us directly on Facebook (@Rural Organizing Project<\/a>) or Instagram (@ruralorganizingproject<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A round-up of organizing in rural Oregon and beyond<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hood River County<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Since October, Riverside Church in Hood River has been holding space for the community to grieve the violence in Israel and Palestine as well as to learn and take action together. On December 22nd, the Justice and Witness team and the church Pastor hosted an Interfaith Vigil for Peace and Ceasefire for people of all faiths, ages, and backgrounds who are hungry for peace. Attendees were invited to bring candles and a sign or symbol for peace and ceasefire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The invitation to the event also included a call to action: \u201cYou are invited to turn your anger and despair into action by asking your president, representative, and senators to call for an immediate ceasefire. A letter-writing table will be set up in the Riverview room after worship on Sunday. Stop by for a few minutes and take action to end the violence.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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