Are you concerned about anti-Palestinian racism promulgated under the umbrella of the Mass Special Commission on Combatting Antisemitism?
The commission will hold a hearing on Monday, February 10 at 1pm. It will feature testimony by four representatives of Together for an Inclusive Massachusetts (TIM)— a group of Jewish, Muslim, Christian, labor, education, student, civil rights and other organizations and individuals advocating for justice and equity in the Commonwealth.
Attend the hearing to support our representatives and gain a better understanding of the issues at stake. The hearing will be in room A-1 of the State house and can also be viewed online; go to https://malegislature.gov/Events/Hearings/Detail/5080 for further information.
Then, sign up to receive TIM’s occasional action alerts.
TIM came together in response to a back-door effort, supported by Israel-aligned advocacy groups (ADL, JCRC, AJC, and more), to shape antisemitism policy and education in the Commonwealth. The Legislature formed a commission that is heavily stacked with exponents of the pro-Israel narrative on antisemitism — which regards anti-Zionism as equivalent to antisemitism. Antisemitism is a serious problem, but it can’t be fought by silencing and censoring those who also support the humanity and rights of Palestinians. Please help us broaden the circle of Massachusetts residents and legislators who are watching the work of the commission and holding them to account for fact-based, nuanced, and antiracist recommendations.
TIM’s steering committee includes Boston Workers Circle, Massachusetts Peace Action, Jewish Voice for Peace Boston, Alliance for Water Justice in Palestine, Sawa: Newton-Area Alliance for Peace and Justice, Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Massachusetts, MTA Rank and File for Palestine, Alliance for Water Justice in Palestine, and If Not Now Boston. TIM seeks to ensure that the Commonwealth’s next steps are inclusive, transparent, and constructive. It is our deep and unwavering commitment to equality and justice for all—including Jews and Palestinians—that compel our work.
Read an earlier article about TIM’s work.
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