Calls to defund police became commonplace this summer in the wake of nationwide protests catalyzed by the police murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and so many others. 

This month marks the third anniversary of the introduction of the first congressional bill in U.S. history promoting Palestinian human rights. The bill would prohibit U.S. financial assistance to Israel from being used for the military detention, interrogation, abuse, or ill-treatment of Palestinian children.