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Lucinda Pinchot's avatar

Oh Rick, such a loving essay. John Trudell is a hero of mine. I’m looking at a quote of his I have on my wall right now that Ann Bower sent me. Connections continue….

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Richard (RJ) Eskow's avatar

Thanks so much, Cindy. And thank you for the word "loving." I wouldn't have thought of it that way, but that's exactly what it was. Connections indeed. John Trudell was a great man.

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Joy in HK fiFP's avatar

Thank you for this. I had several opportunities to see John Trudell in Portland, OR in the 1990s. A true treasure. Thank you to for the UNRWA link. I try to put that in all of my comments, and may have done that here already.

In terms of a humanity, that will allow our species to go forward, we're not yet there. But we, I believe ,must keep trying.

I still have my petition.

There must be a permanent ceasefire in Gaza in order to comply with the ICJ ruling. Not with Palestinians suffering under oppressive conditions, but as a place where all live with peace and equality. It is time for Pope Francis to do more than talk. He must go to Gaza and make a stand for peace and freedom.

Please sign the petition and share widely.

https://chng.it/CRQ7qw4Gzn

If we can do more, let us do more.

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Richard (RJ) Eskow's avatar

Joy, thank you for what you do. You are fortunate to have seen Trudell in person. I never had the opportunity. I signed your petition.

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Joy in HK fiFP's avatar

Thank you, Richard, for all you do as well.

As for John Trudell, I was definitely lucky. And, some years earlier, Dennis Banks would come to Portland and give inspiring talks.

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