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10 Things that Give us HOPE for 2024

“Stay in the streets,” urge our friends in Gaza.

Their courage radiates hope in our shared humanity – one that Israel has completely abandoned through its relentless, horrific genocide. With 2023 coming to a close in the most dark and heavy way, the one constant we must hold on to is hope – not giving up is the best gift we can give our Palestinian sisters and brothers. In keeping with this spirit, here are 10 things fueling our determination to continue fighting for peace and justice in 2024:

1. Palestinians Are the Ones Liberating Us:
   Nothing has been more inspiring than the bravery of Palestinians facing unimaginable horrors under Israel’s genocidal occupation, with the knowledge that each moment could be their last. When most would give up, their incredible endurance and selflessness is a beacon of hope for all those resisting injustice around the world. Palestinian journalists and doctors have been tragically and mercilessly murdered by Israel, but those who persist are awakening us from our complacency. Not only are they exposing the horrific truth about the deadly occupation of Palestine; but they are also showing that true freedom lies in resistance, and that it is all of us who need liberation from the trappings of a morally bankrupt, capitalist, white supremacist world.
2. 24/7 Worldwide Demands for a Ceasefire:
   Record-breaking rallies, marches and actions in most of the world’s cities, with over 300,000 people marching in Washington DC for Palestine show the people of the world stand with Palestine. Since Israel’s assault began over two months ago, not a single day has gone by without a protest, march, rally or action demanding a ceasefire. With congressional phone lines clogged with calls for a cease-fire, CODEPINK has been in the halls of Congress with rabbis, doctors, teachers, lawyers and mothers from day one, staging sit-ins, die-ins, hunger strikes, and more. We even managed to confront Genocide Enabler-in-Chief Joe Biden not once but twice this year.
3. The Kids Are Alright:
   At almost every defining moment in 2023, young people have been leading the way, showing older generations they will not put up with any more bullsh*t. More than 140 Congressional interns and fellows —in a shining example of bold leadership—have written an open letter accusing Congress of suppressing and ignoring the overwhelming number of constituents calling for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza. “It is genocide,” their letter reads. “There is a clear disconnect between what the American public wants and what their representatives are doing.” Similarly, countless high school and college students across the country are bravely pushing their communities to end complicity in Israel’s genocide, despite threats of surveilance, suspension and expulsion.
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   Traditional News Declines as Digital Activism Becomes the New News Medium:
   When traditional news becomes a mouthpiece for genocide, it’s no surprise that viewership will fall. The latest Pew Research reports a third of US young adults get their news on TikTok, where sky-rocketing pro-Palestine hashtags are proving that it’s not only the young people’s platform of choice for news but also for global solidarity. According to TikTok’s official blog, this trend continues across platforms. Instagram reported 5.7M total posts tagged #FreePalestine compared to 214K total posts tagged #standwithIsrael. Similarly, public Facebook data showed 11M total posts tagged #FreePalestine compared to 278K total posts tagged #standwithIsrael……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………more https://www.codepink.org/hopefor2024?recruiter_id=981106

January 4, 2024 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Uncategorized