A multi-racial group of nine young people arrested March 11 for blocking Interstate 95 in Richmond to draw attention to the genocide in Gaza went on trial today in Richmond General Court, charged with four Class One misdemeanors that could bring them jail time, plus fines.
Our statement explaining our position on the crisis in Gaza and U.S. support for Israel.
The May 18, 2024 issue of the Updates and Announcements newsletter.
The May 17, 2024 edition of the Updates & Announcements newsletter.
Ignoring the pouring rain, dozens of pro-Palestine protesters marched to the State Capitol May 14 to draw attention to the existence and role of the Virginia-Israel Advisory Board, the only state agency specifically set up to promote trade with a particular country.
Today was the big commencement for graduating VCU students. But as the commencement speaker, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin, began his address, hundreds of students stood up and silently walked out of the building in protest.
The May 6, 2024 issue of the Updates and Announcements newsletter.
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