In a speech given at the graduation ceremony for the University of California Santa Barbara graduating class of 2008, the speaker gives an explanation of the global economy and how we should see ourselves as global citizens. He mentions how our actions affect others and how the actions of others affect us, in our now globalized world of infinite & instantaneous information. He also speaks on how social networks have revolutionized how information is spread and knowledge is created.This is a zgraphix production.Produced by Jeff Zavalahttp://zgraphix.org
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
*Revisited* The FBI Knocked on My Door! *Revisited*
The Joint Terrorism Task Force Division of the FBI Visits an Austin Peace Activist to Question About Pre-Crimes! On April 21, 2010, two agents of the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) came to my house to talk to me, a part time peace volunteer for Palestine. After verifying that they really were with the FBI, I asked them to wait. I shut my door, took a deep breath, and grabbed my video camera.
In an ideal world what prevails is the truth. Therefore, if you are innocent, you have nothing to fear since ultimately you will be found innocent. But the real world is not ideal; and what really counts in this world of ours is the perception of truth. Powerful governmental institutions with insurmountable resources at their disposal in terms of skills, money, manpower, organization, computer systems, etc. can create a perception of truth that ends you up in prisoneven though you are innocent. This is why there are innocent people on Death Row. Consequently, the only prudent answer, when interrogated by government officials, is to exercise your Right to Remain Silent, and request an attorney, specially, during the current times of political agitation and war hysteria.
Just remember that "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." -George Orwell
I want to thank Jeffry Zavala for:
* Helping me remain anonymous in this video
* For creating something to help you if the FBI ever knocks on your door to question you about pre-crimes,
* For helping me to tell others about my number one cause: Promoting the "One-State" Solution to the Palestine-Israel conflict, instead of the apartheid-like "Two-State" scenario.
For more information about what to do if you FBI knocks on your door go to:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/8578721/What-to-Do-if-the-FBI-Comes-to-Your-Door
and http://aclu.org
This is a ZGraphix production.
http://zgraphix.org
Produced by Jeffry Zavala
This version of the video was made because of a privacy complaint made by the FBI to YouTube. The previous versions have been deleted from YouTube, so please spread this to everyone and re-post any comments that were lost.
In an ideal world what prevails is the truth. Therefore, if you are innocent, you have nothing to fear since ultimately you will be found innocent. But the real world is not ideal; and what really counts in this world of ours is the perception of truth. Powerful governmental institutions with insurmountable resources at their disposal in terms of skills, money, manpower, organization, computer systems, etc. can create a perception of truth that ends you up in prisoneven though you are innocent. This is why there are innocent people on Death Row. Consequently, the only prudent answer, when interrogated by government officials, is to exercise your Right to Remain Silent, and request an attorney, specially, during the current times of political agitation and war hysteria.
Just remember that "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." -George Orwell
I want to thank Jeffry Zavala for:
* Helping me remain anonymous in this video
* For creating something to help you if the FBI ever knocks on your door to question you about pre-crimes,
* For helping me to tell others about my number one cause: Promoting the "One-State" Solution to the Palestine-Israel conflict, instead of the apartheid-like "Two-State" scenario.
For more information about what to do if you FBI knocks on your door go to:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/8578721/What-to-Do-if-the-FBI-Comes-to-Your-Door
and http://aclu.org
This is a ZGraphix production.
http://zgraphix.org
Produced by Jeffry Zavala
This version of the video was made because of a privacy complaint made by the FBI to YouTube. The previous versions have been deleted from YouTube, so please spread this to everyone and re-post any comments that were lost.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Eliza Gilkyson - Vayan al Norte - Thirsting for Justice in Austin
Eliza Gilkyson plays Vayan al Norte at the Vigil & Hunger/Thirst Strike for Justice in Austin, organized by the Workers Defense Project/ Proyecto Defensa Laboral.
We (The Workers Defense Project) are asking City Council to pass an ordinance to guarantee construction workers the right to rest breaks and clean drinking water. Last summer in Austin, Jeffrey Louis Willenborg died from heat exhaustion after working several days in construction. "These deaths are absolutely preventable, there is no reason why we should have anyone working under these types of conditions," states WDP board member Hector Hernández.
This is a ZGraphix production.
Produced by Jeff Zavala.
;http://zgraphix.org
We (The Workers Defense Project) are asking City Council to pass an ordinance to guarantee construction workers the right to rest breaks and clean drinking water. Last summer in Austin, Jeffrey Louis Willenborg died from heat exhaustion after working several days in construction. "These deaths are absolutely preventable, there is no reason why we should have anyone working under these types of conditions," states WDP board member Hector Hernández.
This is a ZGraphix production.
Produced by Jeff Zavala.
;http://zgraphix.org
Friday, June 25, 2010
Press Release - Thirsting for Justice in Austin
Vigil & Hunger/Thirst Strike for Justice in Austin ;The Dreadful Truth:
1/3 of Austin's construction workers are denied drinking water at work.
41% of construction workers do not receive rest breaks on the job.
We are asking City Council to pass an ordinance to guarantee construction workers the right to rest breaks and clean drinking water. Last summer in Austin, Jeffrey Louis Willenborg died from heat exhaustion after working several days in construction. "These deaths are absolutely preventable, there is no reason why we should have anyone working under these types of conditions," states WDP board member Hector Hernández.
Press Conference & Ceremonial Blessing of Water: 3 PM
Workers, their families, responsible employers, and religious leaders will publicly speak to the press. WDP will be joined by Father Alberto from Dolores Church, to bless the hunger and thirst strikers.
Thirst and Hunger Strike: 3 PM-8 PM
Protesters will sit in the Texas heat without food or water. Together we will undergo only a small part of what many of our fellow community members are forced to endure daily (medical professionals will be present).
Sunset Vigil: 8 PM
As we conclude the hunger and thirst strike, we will hold a vigil to honor the lives of construction workers in our state. The vigil will include a short theater performance by WDP construction worker members and live musical performance by Eliza Gilkyson. This event was organized by the Workers Defense Project/ Proyecto Defensa Laboral.This is a ZGraphix production.Produced by Jeff Zavalahttp://zgraphix.org
1/3 of Austin's construction workers are denied drinking water at work.
41% of construction workers do not receive rest breaks on the job.
We are asking City Council to pass an ordinance to guarantee construction workers the right to rest breaks and clean drinking water. Last summer in Austin, Jeffrey Louis Willenborg died from heat exhaustion after working several days in construction. "These deaths are absolutely preventable, there is no reason why we should have anyone working under these types of conditions," states WDP board member Hector Hernández.
Press Conference & Ceremonial Blessing of Water: 3 PM
Workers, their families, responsible employers, and religious leaders will publicly speak to the press. WDP will be joined by Father Alberto from Dolores Church, to bless the hunger and thirst strikers.
Thirst and Hunger Strike: 3 PM-8 PM
Protesters will sit in the Texas heat without food or water. Together we will undergo only a small part of what many of our fellow community members are forced to endure daily (medical professionals will be present).
Sunset Vigil: 8 PM
As we conclude the hunger and thirst strike, we will hold a vigil to honor the lives of construction workers in our state. The vigil will include a short theater performance by WDP construction worker members and live musical performance by Eliza Gilkyson. This event was organized by the Workers Defense Project/ Proyecto Defensa Laboral.This is a ZGraphix production.Produced by Jeff Zavalahttp://zgraphix.org
Dramatic Presentation - Thirsting for Justice in Austin
Vigil & Hunger/Thirst Strike for Justice in Austin
The Dreadful Truth:
1/3 of Austin's construction workers are denied drinking water at work.
41% of construction workers do not receive rest breaks on the job.
We are asking City Council to pass an ordinance to guarantee construction workers the right to rest breaks and clean drinking water. Last summer in Austin, Jeffrey Louis Willenborg died from heat exhaustion after working several days in construction. "These deaths are absolutely preventable, there is no reason why we should have anyone working under these types of conditions," states WDP board member Hector Hernández.
Press Conference & Ceremonial Blessing of Water: 3 PM
Workers, their families, responsible employers, and religious leaders will publicly speak to the press. WDP will be joined by Father Alberto from Dolores Church, to bless the hunger and thirst strikers.
Thirst and Hunger Strike: 3 PM-8 PM
Protesters will sit in the Texas heat without food or water. Together we will undergo only a small part of what many of our fellow community members are forced to endure daily (medical professionals will be present).
Sunset Vigil: 8 PM
As we conclude the hunger and thirst strike, we will hold a vigil to honor the lives of construction workers in our state. The vigil will include a short theater performance by WDP construction worker members and live musical performance by Eliza Gilkyson.This event was organized by the Workers Defense Project/ Proyecto Defensa Laboral.This is a ZGraphix production.Produced by Jeff Zavalahttp://zgraphix.org
The Dreadful Truth:
1/3 of Austin's construction workers are denied drinking water at work.
41% of construction workers do not receive rest breaks on the job.
We are asking City Council to pass an ordinance to guarantee construction workers the right to rest breaks and clean drinking water. Last summer in Austin, Jeffrey Louis Willenborg died from heat exhaustion after working several days in construction. "These deaths are absolutely preventable, there is no reason why we should have anyone working under these types of conditions," states WDP board member Hector Hernández.
Press Conference & Ceremonial Blessing of Water: 3 PM
Workers, their families, responsible employers, and religious leaders will publicly speak to the press. WDP will be joined by Father Alberto from Dolores Church, to bless the hunger and thirst strikers.
Thirst and Hunger Strike: 3 PM-8 PM
Protesters will sit in the Texas heat without food or water. Together we will undergo only a small part of what many of our fellow community members are forced to endure daily (medical professionals will be present).
Sunset Vigil: 8 PM
As we conclude the hunger and thirst strike, we will hold a vigil to honor the lives of construction workers in our state. The vigil will include a short theater performance by WDP construction worker members and live musical performance by Eliza Gilkyson.This event was organized by the Workers Defense Project/ Proyecto Defensa Laboral.This is a ZGraphix production.Produced by Jeff Zavalahttp://zgraphix.org
Robert Jensen - No Nukes No Empire - Think Outside the Bomb's National Tour - Austin
Think Outside the Bomb came to Austin to spread awareness of the devastating effect of the nuclear industry and to build a movement for nuclear abolition. Despite receiving a noble prize for his vision of a nuclear-free world, Obama's Administration proposes to spend $180 billion to quadruple the US nuclear weapons building capacity. Obama's proposal will do nothing to help communities devastated by years of uranium mining and processing, nuclear power and weapons production, or its deadly waste.
The program featured folk music by Rebecca Riley and local perspectives on nuclear concerns from UT journalism professor and Third Coast Activist board member Robert Jensen as well as Karen Hadden of the SEED Coalition. This is a ZGraphix production. Produced by Jeff Zavala. http://zgraphix.org
To read more from Robert Jensen on the nuclear issue go to: http://www.commondreams.org/view/2010/06/15-3
The program featured folk music by Rebecca Riley and local perspectives on nuclear concerns from UT journalism professor and Third Coast Activist board member Robert Jensen as well as Karen Hadden of the SEED Coalition. This is a ZGraphix production. Produced by Jeff Zavala. http://zgraphix.org
To read more from Robert Jensen on the nuclear issue go to: http://www.commondreams.org/view/2010/06/15-3
Rebecca Riley - Think Outside the Bomb National Tour - Austin, TX
Think Outside the Bomb came to Austin to spread awareness of the devastating effect of the nuclear industry and to build a movement for nuclear abolition. Despite receiving a noble prize for his vision of a nuclear-free world, Obama's Administration proposes to spend $180 billion to quadruple the US nuclear weapons building capacity. Obama's proposal will do nothing to help communities devastated by years of uranium mining and processing, nuclear power and weapons production, or its deadly waste.
This program featured folk music by Rebecca Riley and local perspectives on nuclear concerns from UT journalism professor and Third Coast Activist board member Robert Jensen as well as Karen Hadden of the SEED Coalition.
This is a ZGraphix production.
Produced by Jeff Zavala.
http://zgraphix.org
This program featured folk music by Rebecca Riley and local perspectives on nuclear concerns from UT journalism professor and Third Coast Activist board member Robert Jensen as well as Karen Hadden of the SEED Coalition.
This is a ZGraphix production.
Produced by Jeff Zavala.
http://zgraphix.org
Nuclear Issues - Think Outside the Bomb National Tour - Austin, TX
Think Outside the Bomb came to Austin to spread awareness of the devastating effect of the nuclear industry and to build a movement for nuclear abolition. Despite receiving a noble prize for his vision of a nuclear-free world, Obama's Administration proposes to spend $180 billion to quadruple the US nuclear weapons building capacity. Obama's proposal will do nothing to help communities devastated by years of uranium mining and processing, nuclear power and weapons production, or its deadly waste.
This program featured folk music by Rebecca Riley and local perspectives on nuclear concerns from UT journalism professor and Third Coast Activist board member Robert Jensen as well as Karen Hadden of the SEED Coalition.
This is a ZGraphix production.
Produced by Jeff Zavala.
http://zgraphix.org
This program featured folk music by Rebecca Riley and local perspectives on nuclear concerns from UT journalism professor and Third Coast Activist board member Robert Jensen as well as Karen Hadden of the SEED Coalition.
This is a ZGraphix production.
Produced by Jeff Zavala.
http://zgraphix.org
Joe Carr - Life Brings Life - Think Outside the Bomb National Tour - Austin, TX
Think Outside the Bomb came to Austin to spread awareness of the devastating effect of the nuclear industry and to build a movement for nuclear abolition. Despite receiving a noble prize for his vision of a nuclear-free world, Obama's Administration proposes to spend $180 billion to quadruple the US nuclear weapons building capacity. Obama's proposal will do nothing to help communities devastated by years of uranium mining and processing, nuclear power and weapons production, or its deadly waste.
This program featured folk music by Rebecca Riley and local perspectives on nuclear concerns from UT journalism professor and Third Coast Activist board member Robert Jensen as well as Karen Hadden of the SEED Coalition.
This is a ZGraphix production.
Produced by Jeff Zavala.
http://zgraphix.org
This program featured folk music by Rebecca Riley and local perspectives on nuclear concerns from UT journalism professor and Third Coast Activist board member Robert Jensen as well as Karen Hadden of the SEED Coalition.
This is a ZGraphix production.
Produced by Jeff Zavala.
http://zgraphix.org
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Eliza Gilkyson - Slouching Towards Bethlehem - Thirsting for Justice in Austin
Eliza Gilkyson plays Slouching Towards Bethlehem at the Vigil & Hunger/Thirst Strike for Justice in Austin, organized by the Workers Defense Project/ Proyecto Defensa Laboral.
We (Workers Defense Project) are asking City Council to pass an ordinance to guarantee construction workers the right to rest breaks and clean drinking water. Last summer in Austin, Jeffrey Louis Willenborg died from heat exhaustion after working several days in construction. "These deaths are absolutely preventable, there is no reason why we should have anyone working under these types of conditions," states WDP board member Hector Hernández.
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This is a ZGraphix production.
Produced by Jeff Zavala
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Puppet Show - Think Outside the Bomb National Tour - Austin, TX
Think Outside the Bomb came to Austin to spread awareness of the devastating effect of the nuclear industry and to build a movement for nuclear abolition. Despite receiving a noble prize for his vision of a nuclear-free world, Obama's Administration proposes to spend $180 billion to quadruple the US nuclear weapons building capacity. Obama's proposal will do nothing to help communities devastated by years of uranium mining and processing, nuclear power and weapons production, or its deadly waste.
This program featured folk music by Rebecca Riley and local perspectives on nuclear concerns from UT journalism professor and Third Coast Activist board member Robert Jensen as well as Karen Hadden of the SEED Coalition.
This is a ZGraphix production.
Produced by Jeff Zavala.
http://zgraphix.org
This program featured folk music by Rebecca Riley and local perspectives on nuclear concerns from UT journalism professor and Third Coast Activist board member Robert Jensen as well as Karen Hadden of the SEED Coalition.
This is a ZGraphix production.
Produced by Jeff Zavala.
http://zgraphix.org
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Austin Rally in Support of Palestine! 6-13-10
With the State of Israel's continued occupation of Palestine and their recent killing of peace activists on a humanitarian aid mission, the Austin Palestine Solidarity Committee decided to hold a rally in support of the people of Palestine and the Gaza Freedom Flotilla. We lend our voices to the international community in proclaiming that it is time to FREE Palestine and END THE OCCUPATION! Salaam!
This event took place in front of the Texas State Capitol Building on
Sponsored by the Univeristy of Texas - Austin - Palestine Solidarity Committee
This is a ZGraphix production. http://ZGraphix.org
Produced by Jeff Zavala
This event took place in front of the Texas State Capitol Building on
Sunday, June 13, 2010.
Sponsored by the Univeristy of Texas - Austin - Palestine Solidarity Committee
This is a ZGraphix production. http://ZGraphix.org
Produced by Jeff Zavala
Sunday, June 13, 2010
The FBI Knocked on My Door! - Official Version
The Joint Terrorism Task Force Division of the FBI Visits an Austin Peace Activist to Question About Pre-Crimes On April 21, 2010, two agents of the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) came to my house to talk to me, a part time peace volunteer for Palestine. After verifying that they really were with the FBI, I asked them to wait. I shut my door, took a deep breath, and grabbed my video camera.
I want to thank Jeffry Zavala for:
* Helping me remain anonymous in this video
* For creating something to help you if the FBI ever knocks on your door to question you about pre-crimes,
* For helping me to tell others about my number one cause: Promoting the "One-State" Solution to the Palestine-Israel conflict, instead of the apartheid-like "Two-State" scenario.
For more information about what to do if you FBI knocks on your door go to:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/8578721/What-to-Do-if-the-FBI-Comes-to-Your-Door
and http://aclu.org
This is a ZGraphix production.
http://zgraphix.org
Produced by Jeffry Zavala
I want to thank Jeffry Zavala for:
* Helping me remain anonymous in this video
* For creating something to help you if the FBI ever knocks on your door to question you about pre-crimes,
* For helping me to tell others about my number one cause: Promoting the "One-State" Solution to the Palestine-Israel conflict, instead of the apartheid-like "Two-State" scenario.
For more information about what to do if you FBI knocks on your door go to:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/8578721/What-to-Do-if-the-FBI-Comes-to-Your-Door
and http://aclu.org
This is a ZGraphix production.
http://zgraphix.org
Produced by Jeffry Zavala
The FBI Knocked on My Door!
The Joint Terrorism Task Force Division of the FBI Visits an Austin Peace Activist to Question About Pre-Crimes On April 21, 2010, two agents of the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) came to my house to talk to me, a part time peace volunteer for Palestine. After verifying that they really were with the FBI, I asked them to wait. I shut my door, took a deep breath, and grabbed my video camera.
I want to thank Jeffry Zavala for:
* Helping me remain anonymous in this video
* For creating something to help you if the FBI ever knocks on your door to question you about pre-crimes,
* For helping me to tell others about my number one cause: Promoting the "One-State" Solution to the Palestine-Israel conflict, instead of the apartheid-like "Two-State" scenario.
For more information about what to do if you FBI knocks on your door go to:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/8578721/What-to-Do-if-the-FBI-Comes-to-Your-Door
and http://aclu.org
This is a ZGraphix production.
http://zgraphix.org
Produced by Jeffry Zavala
I want to thank Jeffry Zavala for:
* Helping me remain anonymous in this video
* For creating something to help you if the FBI ever knocks on your door to question you about pre-crimes,
* For helping me to tell others about my number one cause: Promoting the "One-State" Solution to the Palestine-Israel conflict, instead of the apartheid-like "Two-State" scenario.
For more information about what to do if you FBI knocks on your door go to:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/8578721/What-to-Do-if-the-FBI-Comes-to-Your-Door
and http://aclu.org
This is a ZGraphix production.
http://zgraphix.org
Produced by Jeffry Zavala
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Israeli Attack on the Mavi Marmara, May 31st 2010
On the night of Sunday, May 30, showing a terrifying disregard for human life, Israeli naval forces surrounded and boarded ships sailing to bring humanitarian aid to the blockaded Gaza Strip. On the largest ship, the Mavi Marmara, Israeli commandos opened fire on civilian passengers, killing at least 9 passengers and wounding dozens more. Others are still missing. The final death toll is yet to be determined. Cultures of Resistance director Iara Lee was aboard the besieged ship and has since returned home safely.
Despite the Israeli governments thorough efforts to confiscate all footage taken during the attack, Iara Lee was able to retain some of her recordings. Above is 15 minutes of footage from the moments leading up to and during the Israeli commandos assault on the Mavi Marmara.
For a full account of this event from filmmaker and activist Iara Lee, one of the few Americans on the Mavi Marmara ship who smuggled the footage, out, go to: http://www.democracynow.org/2010/6/10/exclusive_journalist_smuggles_out_video_of
Despite the Israeli governments thorough efforts to confiscate all footage taken during the attack, Iara Lee was able to retain some of her recordings. Above is 15 minutes of footage from the moments leading up to and during the Israeli commandos assault on the Mavi Marmara.
For a full account of this event from filmmaker and activist Iara Lee, one of the few Americans on the Mavi Marmara ship who smuggled the footage, out, go to: http://www.democracynow.org/2010/6/10/exclusive_journalist_smuggles_out_video_of
Thursday, June 10, 2010
The FBI Knocked on My Door!
The Joint Terrorism Task Force Division of the FBI Visits an Austin Peace Activist to Question About Pre-Crimes On April 21, 2010, two agents of the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) came to my house to talk to me, a part time peace volunteer for Palestine. After verifying that they really were with the FBI, I asked them to wait. I shut my door, took a deep breath, and grabbed my video camera.
I want to thank Jeffry Zavala for:
* Helping me remain anonymous in this video
* For creating something to help you if the FBI ever knocks on your door to question you about pre-crimes,
* For helping me to tell others about my number one cause: Promoting the "One-State" Solution to the Palestine-Israel conflict, instead of the apartheid-like "Two-State" scenario.
For more information about what to do if you FBI knocks on your door go to:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/8578721/What-to-Do-if-the-FBI-Comes-to-Your-Door
and http://aclu.org
This is a ZGraphix production.
http://zgraphix.org
Produced by Jeffry Zavala
I want to thank Jeffry Zavala for:
* Helping me remain anonymous in this video
* For creating something to help you if the FBI ever knocks on your door to question you about pre-crimes,
* For helping me to tell others about my number one cause: Promoting the "One-State" Solution to the Palestine-Israel conflict, instead of the apartheid-like "Two-State" scenario.
For more information about what to do if you FBI knocks on your door go to:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/8578721/What-to-Do-if-the-FBI-Comes-to-Your-Door
and http://aclu.org
This is a ZGraphix production.
http://zgraphix.org
Produced by Jeffry Zavala
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Candlelight Vigil for Activists Killed on Gaza Freedom Flotilla - Austin
An overall weariness seems to have settled with Palestine solidarity activists. ; The news of the attack on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla by Israeli forces that came early Monday morning was far less shocking among those who have kept up with Israels track record over the past years than it should have been. Although the attack was in international waters, on unarmed international civilians, and entirely illegal, Israels war crimes are starting to become old news as the Israeli government continues to get away with its abuses.
The vigil held in front of the Capitol Building Friday, June 1st, was then an uplifting and encouraging event as over 70 members of the Austin community gathered with candles to remember those who were killed and wounded on the flotilla and to remember the hundreds of activists who are still being detained by Israel. Several individuals shared words of inspiration and hope with the crowd and a general theme of patience and commitment to action resonated throughout the speeches.
With a recitation of a verse from the Quran, Imam Islam of the North Austin Muslim Community Center stressed the importance of working towards justice in times of severe oppression. If we see an injustice it is our responsibility to change it with our hands, our mouths, and our hearts. He also told the crowd that as they grieved for their brothers that grief is also mixed with a renewed hope that people will work towards justice and peace with nonviolence.
Others such as Ramsey Doany, a Physics student at the University of Texas, encouraged the crowd to stay strong in their dedication to justice and peace for the Palestinian people. He noted that while the situation seems more and more dire every day, there is still hope and a deep need for commitment from activists to educate and speak out against Israel's injustices such as the attack on the Gaza Flotilla.
Overall there is recognition among the Palestine activist community that little if anything has changed in preventing Israel from continuing to commit war crimes. Reverend Ed Hartwell argued, the Israelis are saying there is no humanitarian crisis... Well there is no new crisis. Its just getting worse and worse. Thats the crisis. For some, this fact has provoked more anger with Israel and the United States in the activist community.
At the protest held the day of the attack at Sixth and Lamar in Austin, people held signs that read F*ck Israel. While many disagree with this alienating language and the signs were asked to be taken down, there are still a great deal of people who are just fed up with Israel getting away with every grievous act they commit. The United States unwillingness to harm its relationship with Israel sends the message that Israel can get away with just about anything in regards to the Palestinians and therefore their war crimes have become increasingly more flagrant. Over the past year and a half Israel has continued to push the line farther and farther, first with Operation Cast Lead, then with plans for more settlements, then with the assassination of Mahmoud al-Mabhouh, and finally, with this attack on international civilians.
Additionally, the siege on Gaza has destroyed the vitality of the citizens of Gaza who, for over the past four years, have been living on the bare minimum amount of food and water that the United Nations says a person can survive on. Over 10 percent of children under the age of five are now chronically malnourished and the 1.5 million people in the enclosed area are desperately in need of food and supplies to rebuild after Operation Cast Lead. Because Israel has refused to allow in enough food and has banned the importation of essential items such as concrete, fresh meat, and fabric for clothing, the Gaza Flotilla and the 10,000 tons of humanitarian aid it carried was not a trivial mission. But even in light of these circumstances and although hundreds of Palestinians and dozens of international civilians have been killed in the last two years because of Israels extreme force, the United States has done little more than publically slap Israels hand for media purposes. Now the Obama Administration has responded to the death of nine or more international civilians in international waters by saying it is merely regrettable. The increased frustration is certainly warranted.
However, despite this discouraging lack of progress, it is gatherings like the Gaza Flotilla Vigil that help the community remember that while Israels human rights abuses are horrendous and becoming ever more wearisome, the need for voices to speak out against Israels crimes is even stronger and can be found among those dedicated to fighting for peace. At the vigil, with four and seven-year-olds holding candles under their chins and people of different races and religions standing together, it was not the anger of the protest from the day before that ran through 70 peoples minds. But in the moment of silence that was held at the vigil, a renewed sense of hope for a lasting peace was felt among the Reverend, Imam, college students, families and Austinites alike.
Article by Leah Gilman Produced by Jeff Zavala A ZGraphix Production. http://zgraphix.org
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Solidarity Music - Emergency Protest Against Israeli Attacks on Gaza Freedom Flotilla - Austin
This Musical Performance and Video is Dedicated to the Courageous People in the Freedom Flotilla for Gaza and to the Palestinian People. We stand with you. We mourn with your family and friends today, on this BLOODY Memorial Day Massacre Monday.
Here, in Austin Texas in front of Whole Foods, at Sixth Street and Lamar, we spent the afternoon of the Memorial Day Massacre in protest of Israel's murderous massacre of 19 Peace Volunteers who were killed in an illegal raid on May 31, 2010.
The terrorist state of Israel boarded the ships in INTERNATIONAL waters and committed unspeakable acts of violence against humanitarian workers and activists. We stand in solidarity with the Freedom Flotilla, all of Palestine and against these acts of violence.
This is a ZGraphix production. Produced by Jeff Zavala
Here, in Austin Texas in front of Whole Foods, at Sixth Street and Lamar, we spent the afternoon of the Memorial Day Massacre in protest of Israel's murderous massacre of 19 Peace Volunteers who were killed in an illegal raid on May 31, 2010.
The terrorist state of Israel boarded the ships in INTERNATIONAL waters and committed unspeakable acts of violence against humanitarian workers and activists. We stand in solidarity with the Freedom Flotilla, all of Palestine and against these acts of violence.
This is a ZGraphix production. Produced by Jeff Zavala
Friday, June 4, 2010
Emergency Protest Against Israeli Attacks on Gaza Freedom Flotilla - Austin
This video is dedicated to the Courageous People in the Freedom Flotilla for Gaza, 2010 (May). We stand with you. We mourn with your family and friends today, on this BLOODY Memorial Day Massacre Monday.
Here, In Austin Texas in front of Whole Foods, at Sixth Street and Lamar, we spent the afternoon of the Memorial Day Massacre in protest of Israel's murderous massacre of 19 Peace Volunteers who were killed in an illegal raid on May 31, 2010.
The terrorist state of Israel boarded the ships in INTERNATIONAL waters and committed unspeakable acts of violence against humanitarian workers and activists. We stand in solidarity with the Freedom Flotilla, all of Palestine and against these acts of violence.
This is a ZGraphix production. Produced by Jeff Zavala
Lisa Fithian Speaks Out Against Israeli Attacks on Gaza Freedom Flotilla
This video is dedicated to the Courageous People in the Freedom Flotilla for Gaza, 2010 (May). We stand with you. We mourn with your family and friends today, on this BLOODY Memorial Day Massacre Monday.
Here, In Austin Texas in front of Whole Foods, at Sixth Street and Lamar, we spent the afternoon of the Memorial Day Massacre in protest of Israel's murderous massacre of 19 Peace Volunteers who were killed in an illegal raid on May 31, 2010.
The terrorist state of Israel boarded the ships in INTERNATIONAL waters and committed unspeakable acts of violence against humanitarian workers and activists. We stand in solidarity with the Freedom Flotilla, all of Palestine and against these acts of violence.
This is a ZGraphix production. Produced by Jeff Zavala
Speeches from National Day of Action Against SB 1070
Michael A. Chavez a combat veteran and activist from Houston speaks out against the racist SB 1070 law in from Arizona and mentions the way to better our economy is by passing immigration reform now! Jose Torres a Dream Act activist, speaks out for immigrant rights as well as Hector Flores, the president of LULAC - League of United Latin American Citizens and Joey Cardenas III the Texas State Director of LULAC. This National Day of Action Against Arizona SB 1070 took place at the Texas State Capitol Building on Saturday May 29, 2010.
This is a ZGraphix production. Produced by Jeffry Zavala
This is a ZGraphix production. Produced by Jeffry Zavala
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Tribal Dances from National Day of Action Against SB 1070
Yaocentli Rojo of Mexica Danza Azteca performs traditional dances during the National Day of Action Against Arizona SB 1070 rally at the Capitol on Saturday May 29, 2010.
This is a ZGraphix production.
This is a ZGraphix production.
Music from National Day of Action Against SB 1070
Kiko Villamizar of the band Huerta Culture sings during the National Day of Action Against Arizona SB 1070 rally at the Texas State Capitol in Austin on Saturday May 29, 2010.
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