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Josh Ruebner on Israeli and Palestinian Talks in DC

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2010 Josh Ruebner on Israeli and Palestinian Talks in DC Talk Nation Radio for September 3, 2010 Josh Ruebner on Israeli and Palestinian Talks in DC He is national advocacy director for the U.S. Campaign to End the … Continue reading

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“Talk Back,” WBAI 99.5FM, New York City

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Breaking the Siege on Capitol Hill

Washington Report on Middle East Affairs, August 2010, Pages 32-33 Special Report Breaking the Siege on Capitol Hill By Susan Kerin Sen. Charles Schumer (l), the New York Democrat who is running for re-election this year, schmoozes (“to converse casually, … Continue reading

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Josh Ruebner on Israel’s Declining International Reputation

Talk Nation Radio Josh Ruebner on the Decline in Israel’s International Standing Suddenly Israel seems unable to control the debate. Josh Ruebner calls the recent behavior of Israeli leaders, “erratic”. Is there a policy shift on the horizon? TRT: 29:29 … Continue reading

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Israel’s Growing Desperation

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US can raise the pressure on Israel without cutting aid

Christian Science Monitor The Obama administration sees Israel’s recent decision to build more housing in Jerusalem as an impediment to Middle East peace talks. But threatening to cut off the $2.8 billion in aid the US gives Israel each year … Continue reading

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Gaza War Lends Urgency to Obama’s Mideast Agenda

Inter Press Service Analysis by Helena Cobban* WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (IPS) – On Thursday, his second full day in office, Pres. Barack Obama took some bold steps that could have wide and positive repercussions in the Middle East. He signed … Continue reading

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Arlington Green Party Members Attend National Convention

Arlington Sun Gazette Members of the Arlington Green Party accounted for five of the eight delegates from Virginia at the recent Green Party National Convention, which took place in Chicago from July 10-13. Audrey Clement, Kirit Mookerjee, Josh Ruebner, Tamar … Continue reading

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Officials Aiming to Expand Recycling Options

Arlington Sun Gazette County officials say they plan to use next spring’s contract renegotiation period in an effort to increase recycling options for county homeowners. County Manager Ron Carlee on July 19 told County Board members there was a “high … Continue reading

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U.S. Steps Up Efforts to Prolong Iraq Occupation

June 16, 2008 · By Phyllis Bennis UFPJ Talking Points #59: U.S. trying to “legalize” permanent occupation of Iraq; Shifting discourse on Israel-Palestine The Bush administration is escalating its efforts to make permanent its occupation of Iraq through imposing a … Continue reading

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