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Formed in 2006 in Augusta, Georgia, we advocate for ending war. https://linktr.ee/csrapeace
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Due to ongoing litigation, the clemency hearing for Stacey Humphreys, originally set for December 16, has been postponed. As a result, all vigils scheduled for December 17 are postponed. Please stay tuned for updates as more information becomes available. www.ajc.com/news/2025/12...
Death row prisoner’s execution delayed in row over clemency board conflict
Wednesday’s scheduled execution of Stacey Ian Humphreys is on hold for now after the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles abruptly canceled a clemency hearing set for Tuesday.
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December 16, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Due to ongoing litigation, the clemency hearing for Stacey Humphreys, originally set for December 16, has been postponed. As a result, all vigils scheduled for December 17 are postponed. Please stay tuned for updates as more information becomes available. More info: www.ajc.com/news/2025/12...
Death row prisoner’s execution delayed in row over clemency board conflict
Wednesday’s scheduled execution of Stacey Ian Humphreys is on hold for now after the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles abruptly canceled a clemency hearing set for Tuesday.
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December 16, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Congress votes the week of Dec 15 on whether to block a U.S. war on Venezuela. The White House says, “Don’t worry, there won’t be a war.” Sound familiar?

Stop the lies before the bombs. Tell them: vote YES on H. Con. Res. 64 & S. J. Res. 98! buff.ly/hfPbfoJ
We Can Prevent a War Right Now - World BEYOND War
Tell your Representative and Senators that you are watching them this week! #WorldBEYONDWar
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December 12, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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1/Today's sneak peek of this weekend's auction items includes our graciously donated gift certificates, cheeky and charming home decor items, and thoughtful gift baskets!

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December 12, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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Join peace advocates in #AugustaGA Tue, Dec 16, 4 pm - 5:30 pm, 15th St & Walton Way
#FreePalestine #LiftTheSiege #LifttheBlockade #StopArmingIsrael #HandsOffVenezuela
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Augusta Peace Vigil, Dec 16, 4-5:30PM
Steve Greenberg, War on Venezuela! December 9, 2025 The Central Savannah River Peace Alliance invites area residents to a vigil at the corner of 15th St and Walton Way in Augusta Tuesday, Dec 16, 2…
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December 13, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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December 7, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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As the United States escalates its aggression against Venezuela and its client states such as Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Rwanda perpetuate their genocidal acts against Palestinians, Sudanese and Congolese, we call upon you, wherever you live, to support organizations working for peace.
December 11, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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4/Bid generously. Stand with families. Make a difference. Browse, bid, and win from the comfort of your own home!*

Direct donations are also being accepted for this cause through December 20th!

*Some items are pickup-only in the CSRA. Most can be shipped!

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December 11, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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3/Every bid provides emergency assistance, legal support, and stability to families facing separation and uncertainty. Your participation brings home something meaningful—and extends hope and relief to those who need it most.
December 11, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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2/Our virtual silent auction features a vibrant collection of donated treasures: original artwork, handmade jewelry, thoughtfully crafted fabric arts, self-care packages, local business gift certificates, & gaming items for enthusiasts of all ages.
December 11, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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1/Want to join in activism while shopping for a thoughtful gift for your loved ones?

Join us online this Saturday and Sunday for a heartfelt weekend of community, creativity, and compassion as we raise vital funds to support families impacted by ICE detainment & deportation.
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December 11, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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Take action against #Georgia decision to execute #StaceyHumphreys. If the Board of Pardons and Paroles doesn't stop the killing, attend vigil Wed, Dec 17, 6:30 pm in #AugustaGA amnestyaugusta.wordpress.com/2025/12/10/v...
Vigil Against Execution of Stacey Humphreys, Wed, Dec 17, 2025
Members of People of Faith Against the Death Penalty hold a banner protesting the scheduled execution of Clifton Allen White, Thursday night, Aug. 23, 2001, outside Central Prison in Raleigh, N.C. …
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December 10, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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Statement on the Lemkin Institute's website:
Statement on Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s Genocide Denial at the Israel Hayom Summit
December 9, 2025 The Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention and Human Security feels called to point out that former Secretary of State Hilary Clinton’s recent remarks at the Israel Hayom Summit on...
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December 9, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Hillary Clinton blames TikTok and “totally made up” videos for young people’s views on Israel and Palestine.

She says social media influenced “not just the usual suspects” but also “young Jewish Americans who don’t know the history and don’t understand.”
December 2, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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Wow: Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention (named for Holocaust survivor Raphael Lemkin, who coined term "genocide") calls Clinton's remarks "genocide denial."

"Young people in the US are not stupid or gullible. They simply reject genocide – something the Secretary might consider doing as well."
Statement on Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s Genocide Denial at the Israel Hayom Summit December 9, 2025 The Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention and Human Security feels called to point out that former Secretary of State Hilary Clinton’s recent remarks at the Israel Hayom Summit on 2 December amount to outright genocide denial. During her remarks, the Secretary correctly noted that the recent deterioration of Israel’s standing among U.S. voters is not a “Republican versus Democrat kind of divide” but rather a generational one. Nevertheless, she incorrectly diagnosed the reasons for the shift as a matter purely of optics, stating that “Israel [has] the worst PR of any group” and accusing social media, particularly TikTok, of presenting “pure propaganda” that American youth are uncritically ingesting. Secretary Clinton’s framing is not at all an accurate reflection of why Americans are growing more critical of Israel. Young Americans of all political stripes have not fallen prey to propaganda, though that is always a legitimate concern. Rather, they have consumed two years of videos depicting Israel’s genocide against Palestinians that have been uploaded by Palestinian journalists, ordinary people trying to survive in Gaza, IDF soldiers, and ordinary Israelis themselves. There has been no convincing refutation of the sheer amount of raw evidence of genocide coming out of Palestine. Young people in the U.S. are not stupid or gullible. They simply reject genocide – something the Secretary might consider doing as well. Secretary Clinton appears not to be bothered by the reality of genocidal violence – in fact, she did not mention anything about it. Her concern is, rather, in her words, “the narrative” – the fact that these crimes are no longer hidden and are now being live-streamed and documented in real time, making it harder for her and others to control it. TikTok cannot be blamed for the fact that many members of Gen Z understand that Israel is … It is in fact highly ironic to blame TikTok for the dissemination of content laying bare the realities of Israel’s genocide in Palestine. Like many other social media conglomerates, TikTok has been accused of systematic censorship of pro-Palestinian content. In July of this year, TikTok appointed an ex-IDF instructor as its new manager of hate speech. This person can hardly be accused of pro-Palestinian views given her background and stated opinions. It appears that what Secretary Clinton really means to say is that TikTok is not being effective enough at censoring the truth. What truly seems to unsettle Secretary Clinton is not “misinformation,” but rather the fact that younger generations are no longer consuming a single, state-controlled narrative. They are accessing unfiltered images and testimonies that challenge decades of political messaging. This helps explain why TikTok has become a target, not because it is misleading students, but precisely because the content uploaded by its users allow them to see beyond official propaganda. When former Secretary Clinton calls this “a serious problem for democracy,” it sounds less like a defense of democratic values and more like concern for the weakening of a long-standing political and ideological agenda, one that, it must be stated, is highly undemocratic. Secretary Clinton did get one thing right, although quite inadvertently: When you do not have the truth on your side, all you left with is indeed optics and “the narrative.” But she is wrong to think that any amount of PR – even really great and expensive PR – is going to hide this genocide. Israel would be better served by advice to end the genocide, engage in a transformational process that brings the perpetrators to justice, and build a future with Palestinians. That is the only way to change its image. America’s young people are no longer fooled by genocide denial – whether it is being presented by Israel, the United States, Sudan, Myanmar, Russia, or Secre…
December 9, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Swiss politicians seeking to revoke UEFA's tax-exemption adds to huge pressure led by "Game Over Israel" —

Everyone from Nicola Coughlan (Derry Girls) & Paul Pogba, to Spain’s PM & Ireland's Football Association, to the Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention are all calling on UEFA to ban Israel.
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NEW: Swiss politicians are pushing to *revoke* UEFA's tax-exempt status.

UEFA got exemption for "promoting peace" — which officials argue isn't being met due to UEFA taking no action against the Israeli Football Association.

Am told *45* of 200 Swiss MPs are already signed on.
#GameOverIsrael: Switzerland Could Revoke UEFA Tax Exemption Over Israel Swiss MPs argue citizens should not be forced to be complicit in Israel’s illegal occupation through UEFA Today Swiss local and national parliamentarians called for a vote on the subject of revoking UEFA's tax exemption. The legislators leading the effort cite the 19 July 2024 ruling by the ICJ which confirmed that Israel is illegally occupying Palestinian land in the West Bank. They argue that since the Israeli Football Association (IFA), which fields football teams on that land, continues to enjoy membership in UEFA, UEFA’s legal standing and associated tax advantages in Switzerland where it is headquartered, are in question. Tax exoneration means that instead of receiving that money, Swiss citizens, specifically in Vaud, are funding the illegal activities of the Israeli football Association (IFA). The resolution states: “As an international federation, it [UEFA] has long benefited, despite its significant commercial activity, from a tax exemption granted specifically because international sports federations play an important role in promoting peace and combating racism and discrimination. UEFA has long placed these concerns at the heart of its decisions. Its commitment to peace, for example, was among the motivations cited in support of sanctions adopted by the organisation following Russia's aggression against Ukraine. However, it is clear that this objective is not being pursued today.” “UEFA enjoys preferential tax treatment in Switzerland. This comes with certain obligations, including promoting the values of peace. A double standard is unacceptable. While UEFA has rightly chosen to sanction Russian teams, it has taken no action or measures against Israel to date.” – Raphaël Mahaim, member of the National Council of Switzerland “Today, on 10 December (International Human Rights Day) Swiss and cantonal authorities will start the debate on the continuation of UEFA’s privileged tax sta… "UEFA has an opportunity during the days ahead to act in solidarity with the Palestinian struggle for a just and sustainable peace by disallowing Israel's participation in UEFA events so long as the genocidal policies continue in Occupied Palestine. Such an alignment by UEFA with the forces of law, justice, and global conscience will be long positively remembered, as would the refusal to take such a stand be negatively etched in the collective memory of humanity." – Richard Falk, Albert G. Milbank Professor of International Law and Practice, Emeritus at Princeton University, US and former UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967 (2008-2014). “UEFA is at the forefront of funding and normalizing the apartheid and ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian territories by continuing to provide a subsidy and allowing the Israeli Football Association (IFA) to be a member. This is money that could be going into the Swiss coffers, instead, the public is funding the illegal activities of the IFA. The simple solution for UEFA and their President if they truly believe in international law, national law and promoting peace - is to suspend Israel.” - Ashish Prashar, Former Advisor to the Middle East Peace Envoy and Campaign Director for Game Over Israel “UEFA cannot claim to promote peace through football while shielding a country that fields five teams in occupied Palestinian territory and is responsible for the genocide of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians. For decades, Israel’s human rights abuses have been thoroughly documented, yet UEFA continues to carve out an exception that no other nation enjoys. The actions of a government always carry consequences for its citizens — that rule applies to every country except Israel. Enough is enough. UEFA must remove Israel from the league or accept the consequences of protecting impunity. In this dark moment in history, accountability is the only path forward.” - Abed…
December 10, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Dan Goldman:
– Didn't endorse Zohran Mamdani
– Voted w/ 212 Republicans to censure Rashida Tlaib
– Joined 148 Republicans to express "disgust" at South Africa's ICJ genocide suit
– Suggested the attack killing 100+ waiting for food was Hamas narrative
– Didn't "trust" number of kids killed in Gaza
December 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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NEW: Swiss politicians are pushing to *revoke* UEFA's tax-exempt status.

UEFA got exemption for "promoting peace" — which officials argue isn't being met due to UEFA taking no action against the Israeli Football Association.

Am told *45* of 200 Swiss MPs are already signed on.
#GameOverIsrael: Switzerland Could Revoke UEFA Tax Exemption Over Israel Swiss MPs argue citizens should not be forced to be complicit in Israel’s illegal occupation through UEFA Today Swiss local and national parliamentarians called for a vote on the subject of revoking UEFA's tax exemption. The legislators leading the effort cite the 19 July 2024 ruling by the ICJ which confirmed that Israel is illegally occupying Palestinian land in the West Bank. They argue that since the Israeli Football Association (IFA), which fields football teams on that land, continues to enjoy membership in UEFA, UEFA’s legal standing and associated tax advantages in Switzerland where it is headquartered, are in question. Tax exoneration means that instead of receiving that money, Swiss citizens, specifically in Vaud, are funding the illegal activities of the Israeli football Association (IFA). The resolution states: “As an international federation, it [UEFA] has long benefited, despite its significant commercial activity, from a tax exemption granted specifically because international sports federations play an important role in promoting peace and combating racism and discrimination. UEFA has long placed these concerns at the heart of its decisions. Its commitment to peace, for example, was among the motivations cited in support of sanctions adopted by the organisation following Russia's aggression against Ukraine. However, it is clear that this objective is not being pursued today.” “UEFA enjoys preferential tax treatment in Switzerland. This comes with certain obligations, including promoting the values of peace. A double standard is unacceptable. While UEFA has rightly chosen to sanction Russian teams, it has taken no action or measures against Israel to date.” – Raphaël Mahaim, member of the National Council of Switzerland “Today, on 10 December (International Human Rights Day) Swiss and cantonal authorities will start the debate on the continuation of UEFA’s privileged tax sta… "UEFA has an opportunity during the days ahead to act in solidarity with the Palestinian struggle for a just and sustainable peace by disallowing Israel's participation in UEFA events so long as the genocidal policies continue in Occupied Palestine. Such an alignment by UEFA with the forces of law, justice, and global conscience will be long positively remembered, as would the refusal to take such a stand be negatively etched in the collective memory of humanity." – Richard Falk, Albert G. Milbank Professor of International Law and Practice, Emeritus at Princeton University, US and former UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967 (2008-2014). “UEFA is at the forefront of funding and normalizing the apartheid and ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian territories by continuing to provide a subsidy and allowing the Israeli Football Association (IFA) to be a member. This is money that could be going into the Swiss coffers, instead, the public is funding the illegal activities of the IFA. The simple solution for UEFA and their President if they truly believe in international law, national law and promoting peace - is to suspend Israel.” - Ashish Prashar, Former Advisor to the Middle East Peace Envoy and Campaign Director for Game Over Israel “UEFA cannot claim to promote peace through football while shielding a country that fields five teams in occupied Palestinian territory and is responsible for the genocide of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians. For decades, Israel’s human rights abuses have been thoroughly documented, yet UEFA continues to carve out an exception that no other nation enjoys. The actions of a government always carry consequences for its citizens — that rule applies to every country except Israel. Enough is enough. UEFA must remove Israel from the league or accept the consequences of protecting impunity. In this dark moment in history, accountability is the only path forward.” - Abed…
December 10, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Sign petition urging #Georgia to commute Stacey Humphreys's death sentence: actionnetwork.org/petitions/cl...
Clemency for Stacey Humphreys - Stop the Execution
The jury in Stacey’s case deadlocked 11–1 in favor of life without parole, with one juror refusing to consider anything but death. Under Georgia law, that deadlock should have resulted in a life sente...
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December 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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The #USA continues to sponsor #Israel in its genocidal, colonialist project in #Palestine. Its weapons flood the world, facilitating atrocities in #Sudan & #DRC. It's attacking #Venezuela. Join us in #AugustaGA Tue, Dec 9, 4pm-5:30pm at 15th & Walton Way carolinapeace.wordpress.com/2025/12/08/a...
Augusta Peace Vigil, Dec 9, 4-5:30PM
Alaa Lagta, Trump’s Threats Against Venezuela! December 3, 2025 The Central Savannah River Peace Alliance invites area residents to a vigil at the corner of 15th St and Walton Way in Augusta …
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December 8, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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TUE Dec 16th 6:30PM – 8:00PM GROW, 1340 Elmwood Ave, Columbia, SC

Join Carolina Peace as we celebrate our work and our people at our year end gathering. Food and festivities provided. Free. carolinapeace.wordpress.com/2025/12/05/g...
GROW NIGHT: Upcoming Year End Gathering
GROW NIGHT: Upcoming Year End Gathering TUESDAY Dec 16th 6:30PM – 8:00PM GROW, 1340 Elmwood Ave Join Carolina Peace as we celebrate our work and our people at our year end gathering. Food and…
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December 8, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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An #AugustaGA book club to discuss “The Hundred Years War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance 1917-2017” by Rashid Khalidi on Friday, February 27, 2026 at the Maxwell branch library on Lumpkin Rd, near Butler High School maxwellbookclub.wordpress.com/2025/12/04/f...
December 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Caricature by Kamal Sharaf
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December 1, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Although geographically removed from Sudan, the European Union played a consequential role. For nearly a decade, it pursued a strategy of “externalising” migration control, directing aid, training & equipment to African states ostensibly to reduce irregular migration towards Europe.
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How Europe’s migration policy and arms empowered Sudan’s warlords
European migration funding strengthened Sudanese paramilitaries, while weak export oversight allowed the flow of arms.
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November 30, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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"The 'ceasefire' is a diplomatic sham – a cover for the continuing extermination, displacement and erasure of the Palestinian people in Gaza and a distraction for the international public and the media."

— #AJOpinion by @yarahawari.bsky.social ⤵️ aje.io/p14911
No, there is no ceasefire in Gaza
Israel’s bombing of Gaza is not a ‘violation of the ceasefire'. It is a continuing genocide under diplomatic cover.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:38 AM