I thought that this article by Eric Ruder was a good one with which to start my blogging. I think a lot of us right now are considering what are our roles as activists are now that Obama has been elected. There is a tremendous amount of hope out there and people are finally interested in politics and in "doing something." But for those of us who have been out there chanting, protesting, writing, reading, sticking it to the man, for a while it is kind of confusing.
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The demands here seem right on target. However, I would like to read the text of the the UR-Peaceful Investing Initiative" and learn about its history. Also, I'd like to see an humanitarian aid for Gaza campaign in my area (Ithaca and environs), and would like suggestions on which groups/aid agencies we should look at. The twinning with Gaza University and scholarships for Palestinian students are splendid, positive, and practical demands that forge and carry forward a relationship. If it takes a building occupation to bring serious action on these demands, then so be it. I hope the support broadens and this serves as a model on other campuses as well.