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San Francisco Jury Hangs on Felony Charges in Golden Gate Bridge Protest Trial

By Vanguard AdministratorJuly 3, 20261 comments

A San Francisco jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict on felony conspiracy charges and one misdemeanor trespassing charge against seven individuals accused of obstructing traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge during an April 15, 2024, demonstration protesting U.S. support for Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. However, the defendants were convicted on several lesser misdemeanor offenses, including false imprisonment, obstruction of a thoroughfare, and unlawful assembly.

We Are ALL Buried in Gaza.

By Matt StoneJune 8, 202611 comments

The humanitarian situation in Gaza, characterized by a significant number of fatalities, has prompted extensive discussion regarding international accountability. Critics assert that U.S. financial aid and global inaction contribute to the ongoing crisis, leading to calls for revised international policy.

You Are Six

By Matt StoneMay 24, 20268 comments

A six-year-old Palestinian girl, Hind Rajab, was found deceased in Gaza following an incident where an ambulance, dispatched in response to her call for assistance after her family was incapacitated, was subsequently struck. The event has drawn international attention to the operational hazards confronting humanitarian personnel in active conflict zones and prompted renewed examination of international funding’s impact on regional dynamics.

Passover Redemption for Israel/Palestine

By Alan HirschApril 1, 202614 comments

This Passover, a Jewish family will recite the poem “Red Sea” by Aurora Levins Morales, which calls for mutual liberation and the crossing of the Red Sea together, rather than being left behind to drown.

Op-ed | A Partial Vision Or A Dead Vision?

By Precious AllwellFebruary 27, 20260 comments

The United States has strayed far from President Harry S. Truman’s vision of the United Nations, as evidenced by its support of Israel’s war effort in Gaza, which has resulted in devastation and suffering for the Palestinian people.

Automated Warfare Raises Alarms Over AI-Driven Targeting in Gaza

By Ashley M.December 26, 20259 comments

The Israeli Defense Forces has been expanding its use of artificial intelligence technologies to surveil and target Palestinian civilians, raising concerns about reliance on unauthorized data extraction and computerized decision-making in paramilitary operations, and potentially violating international humanitarian law.

Op-ed | Vigilance Neighbors, In this Season Rest

By S StewardDecember 22, 20251 comments

Activists are encouraged to rest and restore during the solstice season, while also taking action to help those in need, both locally and abroad, and to support young, energetic leaders in upcoming elections.

WE ARE OBLIVIOUS (2025)

By Vanguard AdministratorNovember 3, 20251 comments

As the world grows increasingly serious, Nazi sentiment is on the rise and the powers that be are preparing for a war that many are oblivious to, with the poor and homeless being targeted and civil rights being erased.

Davis Rabbi Signs Letter Calling for Humanitarian Aid

By Alan HirschAugust 11, 20254 comments

Over 1,000 rabbis from around the world have signed a letter criticizing Israel’s conduct in the Gaza war, calling for respect for innocent life, an end to the use of starvation as a weapon of war, and the allowance of humanitarian aid.

Letter: Stoking Fear, Silencing Dissent

By Davis Jews For JusticeJuly 31, 20253 comments

The MAPA report documents the lived experiences of Muslim, Arab, Palestinian and Allied communities in Davis, and despite attempts to discredit it, Jewish voices supporting the report demonstrate that it is not slandering an entire community.