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DESCRIPTION:Pledge to Enact an Arms Embargo\n\nAs political decision-makers gather for 
 the Democratic National Convention this August, join us to send a message 
 to the establishment: the people call for not another bomb! In order to 
 achieve a lasting ceasefire in Gaza, the U.S. must stop arming Israel’s 
 brutal war and occupation on Gaza by enacting an immediate arms 
 embargo.\n\nWe know that in order to achieve a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, 
 the U.S. must stop arming Israel’s war and occupation against 
 Palestinians. That’s why we are calling for an immediate embargo on US 
 arms to Israel. Join us in calling on presidential candidate Kamala Harris 
 to distance herself from Biden’s disastrous policy of arming Israel’s 
 ongoing genocide and occupation in Palestine.\n\nNot another 
 bomb!\n\n\nPetition to Kamala Harris:\n\nDear Vice President Harris,\n\nAs 
 voters, activists, and people of consciousness who make up the heart of the 
 Democratic Party, we urge you to shift away from President Biden’s 
 disastrous policy on Gaza, and pledge to enact an immediate arms embargo on 
 Israel’s assault and occupation against Palestinians as a material step 
 towards a permanent ceasefire.\n\nConsider the overwhelming sentiment among 
 your constituents: 86% of Democrats support the proposed ceasefire deal in 
 Gaza. This is the mainstream view of our party's base, as evidenced by a 
 recent poll that reveals that 52% of Americans and 62% of Biden/Harris 
 voters agree with halting arms sales to Israel. In addition, 70% of 
 democratic voters support withdrawing U.S. military funding to Israel if 
 Israel rejects the proposed ceasefire deal, as Israel has continuously 
 done.\n\nThese numbers are reinforced by tens of thousands rallying in the 
 streets, resolutions passed by over 200 city councils, a growing chorus of 
 elected officials and Party leaders (including former Speaker of the House 
 Nancy Pelosi), and state parties like Hawaii, Washington and Minnesota 
 collectively raising their voices for an end to this horrific violence 
 against Palestinians.\n\nThe call for a ceasefire and arms embargo is a 
 moral and human imperative, as well as a necessity as dictated by 
 preexisting American and international law. We are witnessing a 
 humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, with a reported >40,000 Palestinians 
 killed, including, a truly staggering amount of children, and public health 
 and infrastructure destruction that will lead to the indirect death of 
 hundreds of thousands Palestinians. As Democrats, we pride ourselves on our 
 commitment to human rights and international law.\n\nAdopting an arms 
 embargo against Israel's assault on Gaza is not only a moral imperative but 
 also a strategic move to defeat Trump and MAGA extremism. It is difficult 
 for the Democratic candidate to champion democracy while arming Netanyahu's 
 authoritarian regime. Supporting Israel's war on Gaza undermines our fight 
 against MAGA extremism and contradicts our core values of human rights and 
 justice. By taking a strong stand against Netanyahu's authoritarian 
 policies, the Biden-Harris administration can unify the Democratic Party 
 and regain the trust of key voter bases, including young people, Arabs, and 
 Muslims. This decisive action will reinforce the administration's 
 commitment to democracy and human rights, contrasting sharply with the 
 far-right extremism embodied by Trump and his supporters. It sends a clear 
 message that the Democratic Party stands for peace, justice, and the 
 protection of all people, thereby strengthening the coalition needed to 
 secure victory in the 2024 elections and beyond.\n\nWe urge you to be on 
 the right side of history. Embrace the voices of people engaged in the 
 political process, the voices of justice, and the voices of peace. Let your 
 administration reflect our nation’s highest ideals and our unwavering 
 commitment to a future where every human being can live in dignity and 
 safety. Not another bomb.\n\n\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2024/08/15/18868725.php
SUMMARY:Santa Cruz: Not Another Bomb
LOCATION:Ocean at Water Street, Santa Cruz
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2024/08/15/18868725.php
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