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Today may be remembered as a turning point for the Palestine solidarity movement in the United States. Despite every effort by the most powerful people in New York City, over 10,000 protesters courageously marched to demand freedom for Palestine.

Watch footage of just part of the huge crowd here

Starting in Times Square, the massive crowd made it clear where the people stand. The politicians and generals who are rushing to guarantee limitless support and weaponry to Israel as it carries out a massacre in Gaza of massive proportions do not speak for the people of this country. The people are for Palestine!

In a blatant attempt to shut down free speech, New York Mayor Eric Adams mobilized the entirety of the NYPD โ€” all 36,000 officers โ€” based on the outrageous and racist notion that pro-Palestine demonstrations represent a grave danger to public safety. The city's authorities along with the major news outlets treated this righteous expression of solidarity as a terror threat. But the enormous turnout provided a resounding answer: resistance is not terrorism!

This act of defiance has left the city's elite rightfully humiliated. Especially over the past 20+ years, the NYPD has been built up into a hyper-militarized force larger than the armies of many nations. The Arab and Muslim community in particular has been a key target for surveillance and suppression. But that cannot stop the movement for justice.

It is clear that Israel's ultimate goal is to wipe out Gaza. This is a genocide. But the people of the world, joining hands with the heroic people of Palestine, can stop it. Find an action near you below, check back to the ANSWER website for an updated list of actions, and submit an action for the listing here.

Please make an urgently needed donation to support solidarity work with Palestine in this pivotal moment

Upcoming demonstrations

San Francisco, CA
Saturday, October 14
12:00 p.m.
San Francisco Ferry Building -- Harry Bridges Plaza (Near Embarcadero BART)
Sponsored by: Palestinian Youth Movement, U.S. Palestinian Community Network, ANSWER Coalition, Party for Socialism and Liberation, Workers World Party, Arab Resources and Organizing Center, Al-Awda, QUIT!, International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network, Palestinian Feminist Collective, American Friends Service Committee, Art Forces, Teaching Palestine

Washington, D.C.
Saturday, October 14
1:00 p.m.
Lafayette Square
Sponsored by: American Muslims for Palestine

Detroit/Dearborn, MI
Saturday, October 14
2:00 p.m.
5700 Greenfield Rd, Dearborn, MI 48126
Sponsored by: Palestinian Youth Movement, SAFE, WSU SJP, MSU SJP, OU SJP

Los Angeles, CA
Saturday, October 14 12:30 p.m. Israeli consulate (11766 Wilshire Blvd.)

Sacramento, CA
Saturday, October 14
12:00 p.m.
16th and J Street downtown
Sponsored by: Sacramento Regional Coalition for Palestinian Rights, ANSWER, DSA, PSL, Palestine America League, Students for Justice in Palestine at CSU Sacramento

Burlington, VT
Saturday, October 14
4:00 p.m.
City Hall Park
Sponsored by: Party for Socialism and Liberation

Seattle, WA
Saturday, October 14
1:00 p.m.
Westlake
Sponsored by: Samidoun Seattle, JVP Seattle, SUPERUW, Beldaan, ANSWER, Falastiniyat, ILPS

Denver, CO
Saturday, October 14
4:00 p.m.
Denver State Capitol
Sponsored by: Party for Socialism and Liberation - Denver, Colorado Palestinian Coalition

Duluth, MN
Saturday, October 14
1:00 p.m.
MN Power Plaza (Lake Ave and Superior St)
Sponsored by: Northwoods Socialist Collective, Northland Grandmothers for Peace, CPUSA

Cincinnati, OH
Saturday, October 14
4:00 p.m.
Ziegler Park (1322 Sycamore St.)
Sponsored by: UC Muslim Student Association, Arab Student Association

Kansas City, MO
Saturday, October 14
2:00 p.m.
Plaza Memorial Fountain
Sponsored by: AL-HADAF KC

Louisville, KY
Saturday, October 14
2:00 p.m.
Big Four Bridge @ Waterfront Park
Sponsored by: PSL Louisville, Louisville Students for Justice in Palestine, CPUSA, Young Communist League, YDSA, IMT Louisville

Chicago, IL
Saturday, October 14
2:00 p.m.
Michigan and Ida B Wells Drive
Sponsored by: The Chicago Coalition for Justice in Palestine

Houston, TX
Saturday, October 14
2:00 p.m.
901 Bagby St
Sponsored by: Palestinian Youth Movement

Nashville, TN
Saturday, October 14
4:30 p.m.
801 Broadway

Cincinnati, OH
Saturday, October 14
4:00 p.m.
Ziegler Park (1322 Sycamore St.)
Sponsored by: UC Muslim Student Association, Arab Student Association

Lancaster, PA
Sunday, October 15
3:00 p.m.
Penn Square
Sponsored by: Party for Socialism and Liberation

Minneapolis, MN
Sunday, October 15
3:00 p.m.
Bryant Square Park in Minneapolis
Sponsored by: Anti-War Committee (Freedom Road Socialist Organization), American Muslims for Palestine, Students for Justice in Palestine, PSL Minneapolis

San Jose
Sunday, October 15
1:00 p.m.
Santana Row (Winchester & Stevens Creek)

Ithaca, NY
Sunday, October 15
3:00 p.m.
Bernie Milton Pavilion/Ithaca Commons
Sponsored by: Ithaca Committe for Justice in Palestine-Jewish Voice for Peace (CJP_JVP), Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL-FLX), and others

Fort Wayne, IN
Sunday, October 15
12:00 p.m.
Allen County Courthouse Green
Sponsored by: Indiana Center for Middle East Peace, Universal Education Foundation, Islamic Center of Fort Wayne

Martinsburg, WV
Sunday, October 15
11:00 a.m.
Martinsburg Town Square
Sponsored by: Party for Socialism and Liberation

Peoria, IL
Sunday, October 15
2:00 p.m.
Main & University

Turlock, CA
Sunday, October 15
12:00 p.m.
3100 Countryside Dr Suite 100
Sponsored by: Party for Socialism and Liberation - Central Valley, Central Valley Black Indigenous People of Color Coalition

Austin, TX
Sunday, October 15
3:00 p.m.
Texas state Capitol
Sponsored by: Palestinian Solidarity Committee (PSC) and PSL Austin

Dallas, TX
Sunday, October 15
12:00 p.m.
Akard Plaza (1500 Marilla St)
Sponsored by: Palestinian Youth Movement, Dalles Anti-war Committee, Muslim American Society, Students for Justice in Palestine, Dallas Palestine Coalition, Muslim Alliance for Black Lives

San Diego, CA
Sunday, October 15
2:00 p.m.
San Diego County Administration Building
Sponsored by: Palestinian Youth Movement, SDSU Students for Justice in Palestine, UCSD Students for Justice in Palestine, American Muslims for Palestine SD, PSL SD

Spokane, WA
Monday, October 16
5:00 p.m.
Spokane City Hall
Sponsored by: PSL

Albany, NY
Monday, October 16
4:00 p.m.
Leo O'Brien Federal Building
Sponsored by: Palestinian Rights Committee (PRC)

Springfield, MO
Monday, October 16
6:00 p.m.
Park Central Square
Sponsored by: Party for Socialism and Liberation

Columbia, SC
Tuesday, October 17
5:30 p.m.
South Carolina State House (1100 Gervais St)
Sponsored by: Students for Justice in Palestine at University of South Carolina

Columbia, SC
Friday, October 20
6:00 p.m.
Art Hill, Forest Park
Sponsored by: Party for Socialism and Liberation

St. Louis, MO
Friday, October 20
6:00 p.m.
Art Hill, Forest Park
Sponsored by: Party for Socialism and Liberation

Anchorage, AK
Saturday, October 21
3:00 p.m.
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Living Memorial (Corner of L St. & 9th Ave)
Sponsored by: Party for Socialism and Liberation - Anchorage

Add a protest near you to our national listing

Please make an urgently needed donation to support solidarity work with Palestine in this pivotal moment

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