The Israeli military has detained hundreds of activists who sailed to Gaza to break Israel’s blockade.

In the face of unending genocide and impunity, they continue to challenge Israel, to keep the spotlight on ongoing genocide.

At least 11 Canadians are among those taken.

We're calling on the federal government to drop its usual kid gloves treatment of Israel and exert real diplomatic pressure to secure their immediate release.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/israel-vessels-flotilla-gaza-blockade-9.7203134

#cdnpoli #gaza #palestine

#OnThisDay, 17 May 1988, Dr Patricia Bath was awarded the first of her three patents on the methods and equipment for laser cataract removal.

#WomenInHistory #OTD #History #WomensHistory #WomenInMedicine #AmericanHistory #BlackHistory #Histodons

I hear Thiago & Saif will be released. That is great! NOW ALL OF US must keep pressing governments so that Apartheid Israel releases the thousands of Palestinians held in its torture centers.

Ahmed joined the advocacy as soon as he was freed.What an example. We missed you Ahmed!

GENTLENESS (1997)
Acrylic on Canvas - 11” x 13”

Not a classical Virtue, but based on observing my young son with our aging family cat. It's how I hope we'll care for all the earth's creatures.

https://www.michaelwhelan.com/galleries/gentleness/

#fineart #personalvisions #virtues #imaginativerealism

My dear friend and co-conspirator Piper J Drake (Lalana) is fighting Stage IV Cancer. She's in need of a VERY expensive treatment to give her a bit more time on this Earth. Please help make this happen! Donate, Share, Boost pls 💖

https://gofund.me/b2674e924