ADC Demands Disciplinary Action Against Joan Rivers, Statement on Shooting of Michael Brown + more

The Weeks Ahead

Events:   

• Wednesday, August 20 at 7:00PM-9:00PM in Washington, DC.  KARAMAH presents “Strong Voices, Strong Communities: Celebrating International Women’s Leadership” at Busboys & Poets on 14th St NW. Click here for details. 

• Wednesday, August 27 at 10:00AM-11:30AM in Washington, DC. Women in International Security host a panel to discuss practical guidance on using law to empower women in post-conflict systems. Click here for details. 

• Thursday, August 28 at 7:00PM in Washington, DC. ”The Battle for Justice in Palestine” book discussion with Ali Abunimah at the DC Public Library in Petworth. Click here for details. 

• Friday, August 29 at 6:30-7:30PM in Washington, DC. The Palestine Center will host a film screening entitled “Naji Al Ali: An Artist with Vision.”  Click here for details. 

Keep track of ADC events near you! View the ADC calendar.

• ADC Appalled by Joan Rivers’ Latest Statement

• ADC Statement on Shooting of Michael Brown

• ADC Demands Disciplinary Action Against Joan Rivers For Racist Rant

• ACTION ALERT: Meet with your Senators and Representatives During August Recess

• Take Action: Tell Congress and the White House to Demand an End to Israel’s Attack on Gaza

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ADC continues to demand that NBC/E!, AMC, and QVC take disciplinary action against Ms. Rivers for her racist diatribe against Palestinians.

 Take Action: Call QVC directly at 1-800-345-1515 and tweet @NBC, @AMC_TV, and @QVC with the hashtag #DropJoan.

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