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Hamdan Ballal, who won an Oscar for "No Other Land" about Palestinians under Israeli occupation, was attacked by Israeli settlers and later detained by the Israeli military, witnesses tell NPR.

Hamdan Ballal, a Palestinian director beaten by Israeli settlers, is now released

Hamdan Ballal, who won an Oscar for No Other Land about Palestinians under Israeli occupation, was attacked by Israeli settlers and later detained by the Israeli military, witnesses tell NPR.

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March 25, 2025 at 5:26 PM

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Hello 👋 to all our new Bluesky followers & fellow #resisters.

Here are a list of General Strike US resources to help introduce you to who we are, what we’re doing, and how you can get involved.

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Commit to going on strike w/ us or sign in solidarity: generalstrikeus.com

March 9, 2025 at 2:20 PM

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Rep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · Feb 8

Elon Musk gets $20+ billion in federal contracts while he slashes and burns the federal government. My ELON MUSK Act will prevent “special government employees” like him from ripping off American taxpayers.

www.wisn.com/article/wisc...

Wisconsin Rep. Mark Pocan is taking on Elon Musk with a new bill proposal

The ELON MUSK Act would ban federal contract for "special government employees"

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February 8, 2025 at 10:32 PM

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I really would like to see proof that Elon Musk is a "special government employee". Did he sign an employment contract? I know he's not getting paid. Beyond the White House saying he is one, what actual proof is there? Please someone find it: msnbc.bs , rachelmaddow.bs

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February 4, 2025 at 12:59 AM