AROC Action

AROC Action AROC Action enables our communities to engage more directly on electoral issues and take stronger advocacy positions and actions.

AROC Action members will play a critical role in deciding our endorsements. We welcome you to join us by signing up and making a donation today: arocaction.org/join

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AROC Action will start its endorsement process this month in which we will evaluate all candidates and their track records for an endorsement in the CA-11 race. We will make our endorsement public by the beginning of March. (11/12)

In turn, Congresswoman Pelosi and all other CA Representatives must also follow suit, acknowledge the genocide, and sign the Block the Bombs Act. (10/12)

If Senator Wiener contends that Israel is committing a genocide, then he has an obligation to help stop weapons shipments from the Oakland airport. And he must repeal the law he passed that would likely censure a student for saying precisely what he just admitted. (9/12)

Whatever motivates Senator Wiener’s recent pivot on Israel’s genocide in Gaza, it is nevertheless important to have as many U.S. elected officials as possible acknowledge the reality in Palestine for there to be change in policy. (8/12)

- Coordinating pressure campaigns to get people fired over pro-Palestine advocacy.

- Undermining the state’s Ethnic Studies program over inclusion of the history of Palestine.

- Most recently championing pro-Israel public education censorship bill AB 715. (7/12)

This includes:

- Demonizing AROC and its leadership both publicly and privately for over a decade.

- Attempting to block Arabic language pathways in SF public schools.

- Attempting to influence Supervisors to vote against the San Francisco ceasefire resolution. (6/12)

The sea change in politics on Palestine is evident, and AROC Action is proud of the role we played in advancing this shift.

Senator Wiener’s statement comes after years of using his office to harm to the state’s Palestinian, Arab and Muslim communities. (5/12)

The CA-11 seat has been held by a staunchly pro-Israel Democrat for nearly 40 years. As the race to replace her accelerates, we are sure of one thing: we are truly in a new era and Palestine will be a top issue for many at the ballot box in this and future election cycles. (4/12)

This now includes Senator Scott Wiener, a state legislator with one of the most pro-Israel track records in the state of California. Senator Wiener’s reversal represents how far the electorate has shifted on the issue of Palestine. (3/12)

All three viable candidates in the CA-11 race to represent San Francisco in the U.S. House of Representatives have clearly recognized that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza and understand how important Palestine will be in the midterm elections. (2/12)

Scott Wiener Pivots After Congressional Forum: ‘Israel Has Committed Genocide in Gaza’ | KQED Wiener’s shift comes less than a week after a forum between candidates vying to fill Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi’s seat.

STATEMENT: We've Forced a Consensus on the Gaza Genocide: On Senator Scott Wiener & the CA-11 Race

This week has shown that the political tides around Palestine are shifting rapidly and it is critical for our movement to continue our advance. (1/12)

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To accomplish this task, we need your help. Dues paying members who contribute a minimum of $25 annually will vote to inform AROC Action’s endorsements in 2026 – with the first vote happening in February. /4

Sign up to become a member before 12/31/2025: arocaction.org/join/

The California primary election (June 2026) and the general election (November 2026), will be pivotal moments in consolidating our progress & exposing & marginalizing those who continue to cling to the mantle of war, militarism, racism & exclusion to hold political power. /3

…but also with key electoral victories including the election of Zohran Mamdani & the growing rejection of AIPAC support.

AROC Action exists to build political & electoral power for the Arab and SWANA communities to produce tangible results for our people and our causes. /2

As a tumultuous year comes to a close, we’ve witnessed profound changes in the political landscape in just a few short months.

In many ways, the cause of Palestinian liberation has made unprecedented strides, not only in rapidly shifting public opinion… 🧵/1

Happy holidays from @arocaction.bsky.social!

This is the only holiday event I’ve attended this season and it was such a lovely and successful evening. So nice to see so many friends in the room.

Excited about 2026 — let’s go.

CAIR National has confirmed that Hamdi is currently still in ICE custody pending removal from the U.S. & their attorneys and partners are in the process of challenging this egregious action by the U.S. government against him.

We back CAIR National's call for the immediate release of Sami Hamdi.

Far right agitator and "proud Islamophobe" Laura Loomer has boasted about Hamdi's detention, calling him a "jihadist" and taking credit for setting these events in motion.

The attempt to deport Hamdi, a British Muslim journalist and political commentator, is directly due to his criticism of the Israeli government for its genocide of the Palestinian people in Gaza.

In another authoritarian, anti-Palestinian & Islamophobic act that undermines free speech and targets Muslim activists for speaking out in support of Palestinians, U.S. immigration officials have detained and revoked the visa of Sami Hamdi at San Francisco Internationa Airport.

Mohammed El-Kurd in conversation with Dena Takruri on Palestine, Perfect Victims, and the Politics of Protest Thursday, July 24th in Oakland 7PM Start - Doors at 6PM First Congregational Church of Oakland 2501 Harrison Street Oakland, CA 94612

BAY AREA!

Don't miss Mohammed El-Kurd in conversation with Dena Takruri on Palestine, Perfect Victims, and the Politics of Protest.

Thursday, July 24th in Oakland at 7 PM PT

With @arocaction.bsky.social and @politicaleducation.bsky.social

RSVP:
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Attended a stellar @arocaction.bsky.social event featuring Mohammed El-Kurd in conversation with Dena Takruri in Oakland tonight.

A heartfelt conversation about challenging narratives, authenticity & radical honesty in the pursuit of Palestinian dignity, equality & liberation.

Free Palestine 🇵🇸 ✊🏽

Zohran Mamdani’s Win: What’s Possible When We Move Together

Zohran’s win proves that “Free Palestine” is not a liability; it is a winning message rooted in everyday struggles of working people.

Full Statement:

Zohran Mamdani did it! He won the Democratic primary election for Mayor of New York City.

Free Palestine!!!

Moreover, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social’s platform aligns with AROC Action’s values & champions working people and immigrants.

His mission is to address the cost of living & affordability crisis in NYC by taxing corporations & the wealthiest New Yorkers to pay for his policy proposals.

@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social has served in the New York state Assembly since 2021 & has the strongest track record of the candidates in this race when it comes to demonstrated advocacy + action for Palestine & the Palestinian people.

New Yorkers: Rank @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social #1 on your ballot in the June 24th Primary Election! Polls are open 6AM-9PM.

Find your polling place: vote.nyc

These fights and our destinies are connected & we must protect our neighbors in this dark moment.

Today, they come for our neighbors, tomorrow they will come for us. (9/9)

through litigation, community organizing, political advocacy, and mass mobilization.

From Los Angeles to Gaza, we recognize the state’s strategy & tactics as one & the same: military occupation, violence, repression & terror. (8/9)