Author Archives: wobble2020

Palestinians have been in a constant state of upheaval and tumult for three quarters of a century now. The Nakba was not just an event that ended in 1948, but one that has been an ongoing crisis, one that every decade only escalates into a greater calamity for every new generation of Palestinians. The Nakba didContinue reading “More Than a Conflict”

Following from our Independence Day post, we’d like to go into more depth about Palestine and related movements in the US. Because every movement needs attention in multiple public spheres to succeed, as allies, we are committed to sharing the work that Palestinian organizers are doing on the ground. We welcome your solidarity in standing united againstContinue reading “The Struggles We Share”

Growing up along the Mexican border, I never experienced July 4th as a celebration of “our forefathers” who brought us freedom. Ironically, although there is an Army base where I was raised, I didn’t feel any of the patriotism that comes with celebrating Fourth of July in many other parts of the country. The holidayContinue reading “Independence Day: A Farce / Let’s Work Toward a New Beginning”

As we close out yet another month meant to honor indigenous peoples and their heritage, we can’t help but think about the irony and hypocrisy of devoting one single month–that includes the farce of thanksgiving no less–to highlight one community of color that our society wants to uplift. Instead of uplifting a community, though, weContinue reading “Inaugural Post”