Middle East Research and Information Project

Critical Coverage of the Middle East Since 1971

Marianne Torres

Marianne Torres, a graduate student at San Francisco State University, is a founding member of the Emergency Coalition for Palestinian Rights and serves on the steering committee of Friends of Jabaliya.

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Berkeley's Sister-City Initiative

Sister cities has become one of Berkeley’s most popular means of expressing support for particular communities and opposition to US foreign policy. Berkeley has six sister cities, including Leon in Nicaragua, San Antonio de los Ranchos in El Salvador and the South African Black township of Oukassie.

Marianne Torres • 3 min read