(Daily Caller)—A major left-of-center nonprofit is providing support to several groups that have justified Hamas’ attacks on Israeli civilians or accused Israel of genocide.
The Tides Center provides fiscal sponsorship to several groups expressing support for Palestinian terrorists and accusing Israel of human rights abuses. Several groups supported by Tides praised Hamas, saying they “breached the apartheid wall that has imprisoned them for over 16 years, separating them from their land, their loved ones, their holy sites” and have organized protests over the genocide they claim the Israeli government is carrying out.
Fiscal sponsorship is “a process in which a sponsor organization is paid to act as an umbrella under which new center-left political groups may fundraise and operate prior to achieving recognition of tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), at which point they’re often spun off into standalone nonprofits,” according to Influence Watch.
Tides maintains a list of its fiscally sponsored projects on its website, which includes the Adalah Justice Project. That organization posted an image to its Instagram page on the day of Hamas’ terrorist attacks featuring a bulldozer tearing down a section of Israel’s border fence.
“Israeli colonizers believed they could indefinitely trap two million people in an open-air prison … no cage goes unchallenged,” the caption on the image read.
Hamas militants killed more than 1,200 civilians, kidnapped children and destroyed entire towns in Israel. Members of Hamas raped women next to the bodies of their dead friends during a massacre at music festival near the Israeli-Gazan border, according to an eye witness interviewed by Tablet Magazine.
“The natural reaction to colonization and oppression is resistance,” another section of the caption read.
“We can not expect Palestinians to passively accept ethnic cleansing, indefinite imprisonment without charges, a 17-year siege, ongoing and endless military occupation, and the deep segregation and indignity of apartheid,” an Oct. 8 post from Adalah reads.
“The natural consequence to colonization and oppression is resistance,” the post continued.
The organization also retweeted a news article calling Hamas terrorists “freedom fighters” and released a statement asserting that “history will eventually write that Palestinians taught the world how to survive.”
Palestine Legal, another fiscally sponsored project of the Tides Center, released a statement on Oct. 10 calling the Hamas terrorist attacks “one of the most significant acts of Palestinian resistance to Israel’s nearly eight decade long settler colonial project in Palestine.” The group goes on in its statement to accuse Israel of genocide and cites an Israeli-designate terror organization to argue that Israel is engaged in a “relentless attack by air, sea, and land against the civilian population in Gaza.”
“There is no equivalence—moral or otherwise—between Israel’s nearly eight decades of ceaseless colonial violence, and the resistance that it has engendered,” Palestine Legal’s statement continued.
The Arab Resource and Organizing Center, also one of the Tides Center’s fiscally sponsored projects, issued a statement saying it “holds the Israeli regime entirely responsible for all unfolding violence we’ve witnessed across historic Palestine.”
“In the face of such violence we recommit ourselves to the struggle for freedom and justice in Palestine, in our region, and globally,” the group stated in response to Hamas’ terrorist attacks.
The Catalyst Project is an anti-racism initiative that is a fiscally sponsored project of the Tides Center.
“An historic act of resistance happened in Palestine last Saturday, as Palestinians in Gaza breached the apartheid wall that has imprisoned them for over 16 years, separating them from their land, their loved ones, their holy sites,” the group said in response to Hamas’ terrorist attacks.
The Catalyst Project accuses Israel of genocide numerous times across its social media.
Tides’ involvement in the anti-Israel movement extends beyond its fiscal sponsorship activities.
The Trans Justice Funding Project, which Tides lists as one of its grantmaking partners, accused Israel of genocide. The Tides Foundation also appears to process donations for Black Lives Matter Grassroots, an organization that said Hamas’ terrorist attacks “must not be condemned, but understood as a desperate act of self-defense.”
Grantmaking partners are “individuals and institutions with grantmaking funds at Tides,” according to the organization’s website.
The Tides Foundation and Tides Center are both part of the Tides umbrella, which is made up of “five separate legal entities,” according to Tides’ website. The Foundation distributes grants while the Center “primarily offers fiscal sponsorship and nonprofit acceleration services.”
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The Tides Foundation has dolled out hundreds of thousands of dollars to organizations pushing the narrative that Israel’s defensive operations constitute a genocide.
IfNotNow, a group that seeks to “confront the U.S. government’s role in upholding apartheid” in Israel, received $45,000 from the Tides Foundation during the 2021 fiscal year. IfNotNow organized pro-Palestine protests following Hamas’ attack on Israel.
Forty-nine people were arrested on Oct. 16 for unlawfully entering the White House compound and blocking entrances at a protest organized by IfNotNow, according to Axios. More than 300 people were arrested on Oct.18 for protesting inside the Cannon House Office Building at the Capitol during a demonstration organized by IfNotNow.
In the 2021 fiscal year alone the Tides Foundation gave $250,000 to Showing Up for Racial Justice, $10,000 to the Abolitionist Law Center, $75,000 to Women’s International League for Peace And Freedom, $30,000 to CAIR Arizona, $200,000 to the Muslim Public Affairs Council Foundation and $100,000 to the Center for Third World Organizing, according to tax forms. All six groups accused Israel of genocide or ethnic cleansing.
“We stand by our statements,” the Muslim Public Affairs Council’s chief of staff told the DCNF.
The Center For Constitutional Rights, which received $28,000 from Tides, released a statement saying that it “stands in solidarity with the Palestinian people in their decades-long struggle for self-determination and freedom from Israel’s regime of apartheid and prolonged belligerent military occupation” on the day Hamas attacked Israel.
“Israeli colonization of historic Palestine gives rise to the international legal right of colonized people to resist colonial domination and to pursue national liberation and self-determination,” their statement continued.
“Under international law, armed groups, such as Palestinian resistance fighters, can lawfully carry out attacks on military targets.”
An Oct. 20 Pro-Palestine protest in Washington, D.C., was organized by a coalition of 16 groups, seven of which were either fiscally sponsored projects of the Tides or received funding from the Tides Foundation. Groups tied to Tides boost each other’s content on social media.
Every group mentioned above, including Tides, did not respond to the DCNF’s request for comment.
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Five Things New “Preppers” Forget When Getting Ready for Bad Times Ahead
The preparedness community is growing faster than it has in decades. Even during peak times such as Y2K, the economic downturn of 2008, and Covid, the vast majority of Americans made sure they had plenty of toilet paper but didn’t really stockpile anything else.
Things have changed. There’s a growing anxiety in this presidential election year that has prompted more Americans to get prepared for crazy events in the future. Some of it is being driven by fearmongers, but there are valid concerns with the economy, food supply, pharmaceuticals, the energy grid, and mass rioting that have pushed average Americans into “prepper” mode.
There are degrees of preparedness. One does not have to be a full-blown “doomsday prepper” living off-grid in a secure Montana bunker in order to be ahead of the curve. In many ways, preparedness isn’t about being able to perfectly handle every conceivable situation. It’s about being less dependent on government for as long as possible. Those who have proper “preps” will not be waiting for FEMA to distribute emergency supplies to the desperate masses.
Below are five things people new to preparedness (and sometimes even those with experience) often forget as they get ready. All five are common sense notions that do not rely on doomsday in order to be useful. It may be nice to own a tank during the apocalypse but there’s not much you can do with it until things get really crazy. The recommendations below can have places in the lives of average Americans whether doomsday comes or not.
Note: The information provided by this publication or any related communications is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. We do not provide personalized investment, financial, or legal advice.
Secured Wealth
Whether in the bank or held in a retirement account, most Americans feel that their life’s savings is relatively secure. At least they did until the last couple of years when de-banking, geopolitical turmoil, and the threat of Central Bank Digital Currencies reared their ugly heads.
It behooves Americans to diversify their holdings. If there’s a triggering event or series of events that cripple the financial systems or devalue the U.S. Dollar, wealth can evaporate quickly. To hedge against potential turmoil, many Americans are looking in two directions: Crypto and physical precious metals.
There are huge advantages to cryptocurrencies, but there are also inherent risks because “virtual” money can become challenging to spend. Add in the push by central banks and governments to regulate or even replace cryptocurrencies with their own versions they control and the risks amplify. There’s nothing wrong with cryptocurrencies today but things can change rapidly.
As for physical precious metals, many Americans pay cash to keep plenty on hand in their safe. Rolling over or transferring retirement accounts into self-directed IRAs is also a popular option, but there are caveats. It can often take weeks or even months to get the gold and silver shipped if the owner chooses to close their account. This is why Genesis Gold Group stands out. Their relationship with the depositories allows for rapid closure and shipping, often in less than 10 days from the time the account holder makes their move. This can come in handy if things appear to be heading south.
Lots of Potable Water
One of the biggest shocks that hit new preppers is understanding how much potable water they need in order to survive. Experts claim one gallon of water per person per day is necessary. Even the most conservative estimates put it at over half-a-gallon. That means that for a family of four, they’ll need around 120 gallons of water to survive for a month if the taps turn off and the stores empty out.
Being near a fresh water source, whether it’s a river, lake, or well, is a best practice among experienced preppers. It’s necessary to have a water filter as well, even if the taps are still working. Many refuse to drink tap water even when there is no emergency. Berkey was our previous favorite but they’re under attack from regulators so the Alexapure systems are solid replacements.
For those in the city or away from fresh water sources, storage is the best option. This can be challenging because proper water storage containers take up a lot of room and are difficult to move if the need arises. For “bug in” situations, having a larger container that stores hundreds or even thousands of gallons is better than stacking 1-5 gallon containers. Unfortunately, they won’t be easily transportable and they can cost a lot to install.
Water is critical. If chaos erupts and water infrastructure is compromised, having a large backup supply can be lifesaving.
Pharmaceuticals and Medical Supplies
There are multiple threats specific to the medical supply chain. With Chinese and Indian imports accounting for over 90% of pharmaceutical ingredients in the United States, deteriorating relations could make it impossible to get the medicines and antibiotics many of us need.
Stocking up many prescription medications can be hard. Doctors generally do not like to prescribe large batches of drugs even if they are shelf-stable for extended periods of time. It is a best practice to ask your doctor if they can prescribe a larger amount. Today, some are sympathetic to concerns about pharmacies running out or becoming inaccessible. Tell them your concerns. It’s worth a shot. The worst they can do is say no.
If your doctor is unwilling to help you stock up on medicines, then Jase Medical is a good alternative. Through telehealth, they can prescribe daily meds or antibiotics that are shipped to your door. As proponents of medical freedom, they empathize with those who want to have enough medical supplies on hand in case things go wrong.
Energy Sources
The vast majority of Americans are locked into the grid. This has proven to be a massive liability when the grid goes down. Unfortunately, there are no inexpensive remedies.
Those living off-grid had to either spend a lot of money or effort (or both) to get their alternative energy sources like solar set up. For those who do not want to go so far, it’s still a best practice to have backup power sources. Diesel generators and portable solar panels are the two most popular, and while they’re not inexpensive they are not out of reach of most Americans who are concerned about being without power for extended periods of time.
Natural gas is another necessity for many, but that’s far more challenging to replace. Having alternatives for heating and cooking that can be powered if gas and electric grids go down is important. Have a backup for items that require power such as manual can openers. If you’re stuck eating canned foods for a while and all you have is an electric opener, you’ll have problems.
Don’t Forget the Protein
When most think about “prepping,” they think about their food supply. More Americans are turning to gardening and homesteading as ways to produce their own food. Others are working with local farmers and ranchers to purchase directly from the sources. This is a good idea whether doomsday comes or not, but it’s particularly important if the food supply chain is broken.
Most grocery stores have about one to two weeks worth of food, as do most American households. Grocers rely heavily on truckers to receive their ongoing shipments. In a crisis, the current process can fail. It behooves Americans for multiple reasons to localize their food purchases as much as possible.
Long-term storage is another popular option. Canned foods, MREs, and freeze dried meals are selling out quickly even as prices rise. But one component that is conspicuously absent in shelf-stable food is high-quality protein. Most survival food companies offer low quality “protein buckets” or cans of meat, but they are often barely edible.
Prepper All-Naturals offers premium cuts of steak that have been cooked sous vide and freeze dried to give them a 25-year shelf life. They offer Ribeye, NY Strip, and Tenderloin among others.
Having buckets of beans and rice is a good start, but keeping a solid supply of high-quality protein isn’t just healthier. It can help a family maintain normalcy through crises.
Prepare Without Fear
With all the challenges we face as Americans today, it can be emotionally draining. Citizens are scared and there’s nothing irrational about their concerns. Being prepared and making lifestyle changes to secure necessities can go a long way toward overcoming the fears that plague us. We should hope and pray for the best but prepare for the worst. And if the worst does come, then knowing we did what we could to be ready for it will help us face those challenges with confidence.
