Reasonably decent people can put a dent in "evil" by simply not supporting the organisations, corporations, and political leaders who are in support of said evil. It only takes a few minutes to burn off an email to your local Senator or Congressperson & tell them how you feel about the US supporting Israeli occupation (or whatever issue is rubbing you the wrong way). Tell them you won't be voting for them next time around.
Same can be said about corporations who support Zionism, or any other hot topic issue. Don't buy their products. Send a quick note to their customer service department about why you'll no longer be spending your money with them. Finally, talk to your friends, family members, co-workers about the issues that matter to you. Some will disagree, others will agree, still others maybe have no idea and may be appreciative of your insight.
I would also add that there are many hardworking organisations risking their lives to help the Palestinians. Or taking legal action to protect those speaking out against organized oppression attempting to silence them. They can use our support. Here are a few:
We have been sending donations to UNRWA, as a Palestinian friend of many years recommended, not because they are a perfect organization, but because they are there doing the work.
Reasonably decent people can put a dent in "evil" by simply not supporting the organisations, corporations, and political leaders who are in support of said evil. It only takes a few minutes to burn off an email to your local Senator or Congressperson & tell them how you feel about the US supporting Israeli occupation (or whatever issue is rubbing you the wrong way). Tell them you won't be voting for them next time around.
Same can be said about corporations who support Zionism, or any other hot topic issue. Don't buy their products. Send a quick note to their customer service department about why you'll no longer be spending your money with them. Finally, talk to your friends, family members, co-workers about the issues that matter to you. Some will disagree, others will agree, still others maybe have no idea and may be appreciative of your insight.
I would also add that there are many hardworking organisations risking their lives to help the Palestinians. Or taking legal action to protect those speaking out against organized oppression attempting to silence them. They can use our support. Here are a few:
https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org
https://www.oxfam.org/en
https://palestinelegal.org/
https://ccrjustice.org/
We have been sending donations to UNRWA, as a Palestinian friend of many years recommended, not because they are a perfect organization, but because they are there doing the work.