
My final rejection for disability benefits was sent to me in March 2024, during Israel’s horrific, ongoing genocide in Gaza. Before becoming disabled with Long COVID, I worked full-time in the movement for Palestinian liberation. My father is Palestinian, born in the Old City of Jerusalem, and I grew up with stories about the steadfast…
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