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MECA Events & Actions

Wednesday, September 22, 7:00pm
Berkeley, CA: Robert Fisk “Lies, Misreporting, and Catastrophe in the Middle East”
Winner of countless journalism awards and three honorary doctorates, Beirut-based Robert Fisk has reported from the Middle East for over 30 years, covering 11 major wars. Fisk will be interviewed by Dr. Hatem Bazian. Benefit for children in Palestine & Lebanon

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Saturday, September 4, 8:30pm
Berkeley, CA: Palestine in Music
Join La Pena Cultural Center and Cal Students for Justice in Palestine for an evening of live music and song on Palestine. Witness the live expression of dignity and solidarity through art and melody from East and West.
Friday, September 10, 7:30pm
San Anselmo, CA: Film and Discussion with Adam Shapiro
Adam Shapiro will speak on the seven ship Gaza Freedom Flotilla, the History making Free Gaza Movement and the upcoming U.S. Boat to Gaza
Sunday, September 12, 2:00pm
Orinda, CA: Gaza's Thirst for Justice
Come learn about the Freedom Flotilla, current conditions in Gaza, and what you can do to help. Meet Ziad Abbas, native son of Deheisheh Refugee Camp and Kathy Sheetz of Gaza Freedom Flotilla.
Saturday, September 25, 7:00pm
San Francisco, CA: Evening of Discussion and Entertainment
Free Palestine Movement, in collaboration with the Arab Cultural Center, invites you to an evening of discussion and entertainment!
Saturday, October 2, 10:00am
San Francisco, CA: 16th Annual Arab Cultural Festival
Don't miss the largest celebration of Arab heritage in Northern California! Since 1995, this day-long event showcases the arts, entertainment, food, traditions, and most importantly the spirit of the Arab-Americans, reflecting their diversity and contributions to the Bay Area's cultural landscape.
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News & Opinions

Sep 1, 2010
IRAQ: Trauma leaves an indelible mark
US President Barack Obama may have hailed the end of US combat operations in Iraq, but the seven-year war has left an indelible mark on many ordinary people who are still traumatized by the horrific things they experienced.
Sep 1, 2010
Voices from the Occupation: The human cost of the blockade - children shot whilst collecting building material in Gaza
On 22 May 2010, a 17-year-old boy is shot in the leg whilst collecting building material in the Gaza Strip, 300 metres from the border fence with Israel.
Aug 31, 2010
Diana Buttu: direct talks bound to fail
As US officials arrived in Jerusalem last week to meet with Palestinian Authority and Israeli government officials, Nora Barrows-Friedman interviewed Ramallah-based lawyer and former PLO advisor Diana Buttu about this week's US-brokered direct talks between the two parties for The Electronic Intifada.
Aug 30, 2010
LEBANON: Palestinians still dissatisfied despite labour law changes
Recent amendments to Lebanese law grant work permits to Palestinians in the private sector, and some welfare benefits, and are an important step in the right direction, according to the UN’s agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA), but many Palestinians say they fall short of what they had hoped for.
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