Howard J. Sumka

Connecting development & conflict resolution. Focus on Middle East & Balkans. Former USAID Mission Director & Former CEO of OneVoice Movement.

[Howard J. Sumka @HowardSumka]

Speak Up For Israeli Democracy Capitol Hill https://t.co/J1wVEf1mUG

[Howard J. Sumka @HowardSumka]

Government of Israel issued demolition orders for 58 Palestinian Schools.
I ask my Senators and Reps to Zoom with us, their constituents, and take action to keep these Palestinian schools standing. Join me — Save Jubb al Dhib Elementary School
https://t.co/zWlxSJe3yH

[Howard J. Sumka @HowardSumka]

Join the Progressive Israel Network on Sunday, 3/12, to say "No to Smotrich, No to Hate" @jstreetdotorg https://t.co/FeOdUAQrWX

[Howard J. Sumka @HowardSumka]

Here's a headline no mayor wants to see: "Baltimore Among Top Cities For Bed Bugs: 2022 Orkin List" https://t.co/5H43oS0OGi

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"Expelling residents is a war crime." This 1 minute video reveals the depravity of Israel's Occupation.

[B'Tselem בצלם بتسيلم @btselem]

Today Israel demolished a primary school in Masafer Yatta that had 23 pupils and three teachers.

This is part of a state effort to drive Palestinians out of the area by making their lives unbearable.

Expelling residents is a war crime.

[Howard J. Sumka @HowardSumka]

An intelligent discussion of today's top-down antisemitism from the white nationalist in charge. @JeremyBenAmi with Chris Hayes. Very disturbing happenings in America today.

[Dan Goldfine @azantitrustatty]

Really well said.

[Howard J. Sumka @HowardSumka]

To counter the dark money coming in from the right contribute to the J Street Action Fund https://t.co/X9MpLM4yry

[Howard J. Sumka @HowardSumka]

@JohnKelly Very interested in donating two unused bikes to Maunuel Vera, subject of your recent column. https://t.co/QKykYUlZu7 Can you DM his contact to me?

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Excellent, informed arguments for why #Ohio should send @TimRyan to the Senate. "If [@JDVance1] is willing to undermine his own integrity and character for public office, imagine what he might do if he were a U.S. senator" https://t.co/y7Y97nFs4c

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A concise summary of how Israel & Palestine got to today's mess, how PIJ is filling the void, and what needs to happen to defuse things. @Ibishblog Unfortunately, those actions should have started 16 years ago and its starting to feel like it's too late. https://t.co/mY064qe8KK

[Howard J. Sumka @HowardSumka]

There is this closing insight: "What a queasy-making book to have in your hands. Once someone has happily worked alongside one of the most flagrant and systematic and powerful liars in this country’s history, how can anyone be expected to believe a word they say?" 2/2

[Howard J. Sumka @HowardSumka]

Fantastic review of Jared Kushner's memoir by
@DwightGarner
Confirms everything I suspected about the book, saves me having to plow through 500 tedious pages. For example, 1/2

[Dave Harden @Dave_Harden]

An American Patriot https://t.co/igoEyZY5Wh

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After another unfortunate & discouraging round of conflict between Israel and Gaza, @NeriZilber offers insightful analysis of the dynamics that sustain this cycle of violence and also some hopeful signs that things could be getting better https://t.co/a5TCVBtMyt

[Howard J. Sumka @HowardSumka]

J Street Action Fund contributions fight back against AIPAC's dangerous, anti-democratic, pernicious impact on our elections. https://t.co/7x40P9BLVu

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Bringing young people together to build a foundation for peace. Help support the work of @ThePCFF

[Parents Circle @ThePCFF]

"I truly believe I grow as a person every year I'm here. I become a better version of myself."
--Bereaved Israeli camper, 2022 Youth Peace Camp

Our programs inspire hope & change for youth in Israel & Palestine.

Support peace and reconciliation today at https://t.co/AJad1qoM1r

[Howard J. Sumka @HowardSumka]

Andy Levin's race has become a testing ground for AIPAC's anti-democratic, big (often GOP) money in local and state elections. We need Levin to prevail and he needs our support. Meet him tomorrow and hear the story of MI-11.

[Peter Beinart @PeterBeinart]

Very excited for this

[Howard J. Sumka @HowardSumka]

Join me in supporting Jena Griswold for the critically important position of CO Sec State. Her election is key to defending democracy in the era of Trumpist election deniers and GOP election obstructionists. @actblue https://t.co/vahgDrf4i2

[Howard J. Sumka @HowardSumka]

.@RBReich calls out AIPAC for channeling GOP $$ to defeat progressive Dems in primaries w/no Israel or antisemitism agenda and irrespective of candidates' antidemocracy posture. His suggestion: invest your political dollars in @jstreetdotorg Amen to that. https://t.co/cK2JW3G7lR

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@Dave_Harden @heathermizeur You gave it your best, Dave. I was proud to be in your corner. Let's do lunch sometime soon.