Medford For Palestine Update

An episode of the Medford Bytes podcast, hosted by Danielle Balocca and Chelli Keshavan, titled "Medford For Palestine Update" was published on December 15, 2025 and runs 38 minutes.

December 15, 2025 ·38m · Medford Bytes

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Summary

Today's episode includes a conversation with Josh Eckart-Lee and Micah Kessleman of Medford for Palestine. Below are some points referenced in the episode with links for further information. Mayor's Letter explaining her veto, along with the final ordinance language: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1760120457/medfordmaorg/qzzhnq4qutkbdqu753we/20250805-MedfordCityCouncilRegularMeetingAgendaWithAttachmentsdragged.pdfState efforts to Divest from Weapons Manufacturers: An Act Promoting Responsible Investment (H.1264/S.767) is being championed by the MA Coalition for Responsible Investment, in which Medford for Palestine is a member. Learn more at: https://masscfri.carrd.co/ Our State Senator, Pat Jehlen, is one of the sponsors, so she will particularly benefit from our support! For those concerned about the limits on free speech in our schools and the "Don't Say Palestine" guidance: https://sites.google.com/view/shame-on-velis/take-action and consider reaching out to the Medford School Committee!

Episode Description

Today's episode includes a conversation with Josh Eckart-Lee and Micah Kessleman of Medford for Palestine. Below are some points referenced in the episode with links for further information.

Mayor's Letter explaining her veto, along with the final ordinance language: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1760120457/medfordmaorg/qzzhnq4qutkbdqu753we/20250805-MedfordCityCouncilRegularMeetingAgendaWithAttachmentsdragged.pdf
State efforts to Divest from Weapons Manufacturers: An Act Promoting Responsible Investment (H.1264/S.767) is being championed by the MA Coalition for Responsible Investment, in which Medford for Palestine is a member. Learn more at: https://masscfri.carrd.co/ Our State Senator, Pat Jehlen, is one of the sponsors, so she will particularly benefit from our support!
For those concerned about the limits on free speech in our schools and the "Don't Say Palestine" guidance: https://sites.google.com/view/shame-on-velis/take-action and consider reaching out to the Medford School Committee!