Action Alert - Seattle movement to divest from War on Palestine, War on Iraq, War on Iran: ~ Window Into Palestine

"Activists seek divestment linked to Occupation" Full article here

"...In a stance against apartheid, the city and the University of Washington had policies years ago against owning stock in companies that did business in South Africa."

"The latest proposal would prohibit the city from investing employees' retirement funds in corporations that participate in or profit from the U.S. occupation of Iraq or the Israeli government's activities within the West Bank, the Gaza Strip, East Jerusalem and the Golan Heights.

"Also disqualified would be corporations with a presence in Israeli settlements in the occupied territories. Finally, the measure would require the city to divest from Israeli government bonds should Israel launch a military attack on Iran..."

Official Petition Form

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