On Saturday, July 8, a small group of local activists, in front of Axis Gallery in downtown Sacramento, demonstrated against the occupation of Iraq, the Bush Administration, and the ongoing Israeli violations of Palestinian human rights. Protesters displayed large signs, sang, and chanted. The Axis Gallery is currently home to the controversial “Bush Lied, I Died” soldier display by Steve and Virginia Pearcy. Read More

On Tuesday, July 11, responding to the recent Israeli siege on Gaza and humanitarian crisis resulting from the US-Israeli imposed starvation campaign of the Palestinian people, demonstrators rallied in support of the Palestinian people at 16th & J Streets in Sacramento. Protesters demanded an end to US support of Israel and the Israeli Occupation Forces’ assaults on Gaza. The local demonstration, initiated by the National Council of Arab Americans and Sacramento Area Peace Action, was held in conjunction with similar protests taking place throughout the country. Read more: 1, 2