A15: The Coordinated Economic Blockade to Free Palestine

This exclusive interview with an A15 comrade explores the historic global economic blockade that took place on April 15th in solidarity with Palestine. Recognizing the global economy’s complicity in genocide, folks in 82 cities across 19 countries took action to block the arteries of capitalism. These protestors targeted major economic choke points to maximize impact, resulting in millions if not billions of dollars in lost profits for the capitalist class.

As forces mobilized to attack Rafah, the A15 call to escalate resonated with so many people. This global coordinated economic blockade was a complete departure from symbolic acts of protest, as A15 activists directly impacted the material economic system that profits off of genocide.  

Listen to gain a better understanding of what made this historic international action so successful!

a15action.com

Initial proposal 

Solidarity agreements

Wrap up video on A15

CALLS TO ACTION:

–Follow @a15actions on Instagram, Twitter, FB, YouTube

–A15 BAIL FUND

–Boost actions & support requests from A15 cities & encampments

–Watch for calls re: arrestees. Make calls to demand their charges be dropped

THE A15 INTIFADA COCKTAIL

30ml   Mezcal

30ml   Campari or red aperitivo

30ml   Red Italian-style Vermouth 

2 dash Chocolate Bitters (optional)

2 Jalapeño slices 

Add mezcal & jalapeño slices to a mixing tin & muddle. Add the rest of the ingredients & stir with cubed ice for about ten seconds until drink is properly chilled and diluted. Strain into your favorite glass filled with cubed ice. Garnish with a jalapeño slice.

Crafted by bartender Jesse Torres.

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