30. The challenges of Palestinian activism – a 30 year perspective

Terry Rogers is a retired community health nurse in New York who has long been active in solidarity with Palestine.

Phil Weiss spoke to her last month about the political and moral challenges involved when privileged American activists engage in these movements.

Though it is essential that more Americans learn about Palestine — and educate other Americans about what they’ve seen – the goal of the movement is for Palestinians to speak for themselves about their persecution and not rely on American spokespeople.

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