From Chicago Nov. 13: Mobilizing to Detroit for Rasmea Odeh

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Palestinian-American community activist and beloved womens’ rights advocate Rasmea Yousef Odeh will be arraigned in the U.S. District Court, 231 W Lafayette Boulevard in Detroit, Michigan on Wednesday, November 13th at 1:30 p.m. She’s battling an immigration charge that carries a possible 10 year prison sentence, and we’re urging supporters from across the Midwest to pack the courtroom in her support. We’ll gather in front of the court building in Detroit at 12:30 on November 13 — join us!

Chicagoans are leaving by car for Detroit at 5:00 AM on Wednesday, November 13. If you’ve got a car with space — or if you need a ride — contact joeiosbaker@gmail.com or call 773-301-0109. If you can’t make it to Detroit, please consider donating to Rasmea’s legal defense here: http://www.stopfbi.net/donate

The government’s case against Rasmea is clearly motivated by politics — and represents part of an ongoing wave of government repression against Palestinians and those who advocate for them. Check out this article in the Electronic Intifada to learn more about her case: http://electronicintifada.net/blogs/maureen-clare-murphy/palestinian-arrested-chicago-because-her-community-activism-groups-say

Supporters are demanding U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade withdraw the indictment of Rasmea Yousef Odeh and drop all federal charges.

More information: http://www.stopfbi.net/

Rasmea Yousef Odeh

Rasmea Yousef Odeh

Nov. 9: Day of Solidarity with the Boston School Bus Union 5 and Local 8751

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Flyer: http://tinyurl.com/mszxce6

1 p.m., 35 Freeport Way, Dorchester, MA

Sponsored by the United Steelworkers International, Team Solidarity- the Voice of United School Bus Union Workers and a broad coalition of labor and the community to Say NO to Veolia/City Union Busting! Hands off the Boston School Bus Union 5 – Vice President Steven Gillis (fired 11/1/13), Grievance Chair and Local founder Stevan Kirschbaum (fired 11/1/13), Recording Secretary and Charlestown Chief Steward Andre Francois, Steward and Local founder Richard Lynch and Steward and 3 term former President Garry Murchison. All three suspended and threatened with firing. The Demonstration will include the NY ATU 1181, NY School Bus workers Union Solidarity Caravan!

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