Phenomenal, wrenching essay by Hala Alyan.

Opinion | Why Must Palestinians Audition for Your Empathy?

The task of the Palestinian is to audition for empathy and compassion. To prove that we deserve it.

No one should have to write this, but I'm so grateful that she did.

Shocked that NYT published. But yes very moving.

Just published an article linking to Alyan’s oped comparing the genocide unfolding in Gaza with the one completed across North America (not so) long ago. shahidbuttar.substack.com/p/indigenous...

Indigenous lives matter, from North America to Palestine

Repeating another indigenous genocide is an evil errand

"Here is the truth of the diasporic Palestinians: ... Their diaspora-ness is a direct result of often violent, intentional and illegal dispossession. One day a house is yours; one day it is not. One day a neighborhood is yours; one day it is not. One day a territory is yours; one day it is not." 😟

Compassion doesn't recognize state boundaries. Our hearts can hold it all, even as it breaks.

What the world has done to these people is nothing short of horrific. I had similar thoughts when reading this. (Heads up, the website is very 90s in design ) www.timesofisrael.com/conflict-the...

Conflict-themed eatery angers US Jews

Pittsburgh restaurant featuring Palestinian-centric menu and events hits back at pro-Israeli critics

This broke me Ed