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The Washington Peace Center is an anti-racist, grassroots, multi-issue organization working for peace, justice, and non-violent social change in the metropolitan Washington D.C. area since 1963.

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Truth Spoken Through Art
Ryan, a former Washington Peace Center Intern
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Thaer Halahleh’s letter to his daughter: "My Beloved Lamar…Forgive me"

The Ministry of Prisoners’ Affairs received a letter from hunger striking Palestinian prisoner Thaer Halahleh addressed to his two year old daughter Lamar, most likely passed on by one of Addameer’s lawyers Mona Neddad during her last visit to the Ramle prison hospital on Thursday, May 10.

In the latest installation of prisoner profiles for Al-Akhbar English News, I wrote how Lamar who was born while Thaer was imprisoned only knows her father through pictures and posters.

Observing the Nakba

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It's a day not just for remembrance by Palestinians, it should become important for all persons of goodwill, worldwide.

How Occupy Wall Street Plans to Take Down Bank of America -- And How You Can Help

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Bank of America: the very name is meant to conjure up comforting, red-white-and-blue fantasies of a bank of the people, by the people, and for the people.

Please Realize, This is an Everyday Struggle for Us

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A diverse array of housing advocates from across the District gathered last Wednesday April 18 to testify at the City Council Committee on Housing and Workforce Development Fy 13 budget oversight hearing.

Testimony of Clara Velasquez

We Want More Than Crumbs

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On Wednesday, April 18, at the City Council Committee on Housing and Workforce Development Fy 13 budget oversight hearing, District residents testified, urging City Council to notice the apparent flaws in the Mayor’s budget proposal and restore cuts that would prevent the city from addressing the housing crisis. One testimony that stuck out was Nathan Smith, ward 8 resident and future homeowner. Dismissing the idea of government handouts, Nathan offers insight about the work that goes into owning a home through the HPAP program. His testimony can be found below.

Testimony of: Nathan Smith, Ward 8 Resident and Future DC Homeowner

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