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Artist challenges US Zionists with depiction of the Nakba
The National Artist challenges US Zionists with depiction of the Nakba James Reinl, Foreign Correspondent Last Updated: May 24. 2008 8:05PM UAE / May 24. 2008 4:05PM GMT NEW YORK // When Ildiko Toth designed a poster commemorating the 1948 destruction of Arab towns by Jewish militants, the Oregon-based artist said she wanted to “give […]
Double Standard on Divestment
Double Standard on Divestment by Josh Ruebner Today, two movements for the promotion of human rights in Sudan and Palestine seek to emulate the successful role played by boycotts, divestment, and sanctions in achieving democracy and equality in South Africa. The two movements, however, have received radically different receptions on Capitol Hill. This double standard […]
Activists Gather in Arlington
“Activists Gather in Arlington” by Staff Reporter Chris Bradshaw BROADSIDE (George Mason University; Arlington, Virginia) September 10, 2007 Representatives from nearly 50 interfaith and human rights organizations across the country convened this weekend at the Arlington campus of George Mason University. The event had multiple objectives: to strengthen networks, discuss advocacy strategies to increase public […]
Groups Split Over Countering D.C. Rally
Groups Split Over Countering D.C. Rally June 07, 2007 Melissa Apter Jewish Telegraphic Agency WASHINGTON Some Jewish groups will protest a rally against Israel’s occupation of Arab lands, but most will largely ignore this weekend’s event coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the Six-Day War. The U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation and United […]
Anti-Israel Rally Spurs Local Student to Organize Protest
Jewish Standard Anti-Israel Rally Spurs Local Student to Organize Protest Josh Lipowsky • Local Published: 07 June 2007 The Coalition to End the Israeli Occupation expects “thousands” to show up at its Capitol Hill rally Sunday, but a college student from Fair Lawn decided a pro-Israel voice also needs to be heard. Adi Elbaz, a […]
Letter of Response to Tikkun
ZNet Letter of Response to Tikkun By Josh Ruebner Thursday, May 03, 2007 April 30, 2007 Rabbi Michael Lerner Tikkun Community 2342 Shattuck Avenue #1200 Berkeley, CA 94704 Dear Rabbi Lerner, On behalf of the US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation and United for Peace and Justice, we are writing to reassert our position […]
Main anti-war group plans rally against Israeli policies
Main anti-war group plans rally against Israeli policies By Daniel Treiman The Forward February 2, 2007 The anti-war group behind the recent demonstration that brought tens of thousands to Washington to protest the Iraq War already has plans for another mass rally in the nation’s capital. This time, though, the target of the protesters’ ire […]
Starbucks CEO Calls Himself ‘an Active Zionist,’ but Can You Find It Anywhere on the Web?
Starbucks CEO Calls Himself ‘an Active Zionist,’ but Can You Find It Anywhere on the Web? Barbara Ferguson, Arab News WASHINGTON, 4 August 2006 — It started out as an Internet parody of Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz thanking customers for supporting Starbucks and Israel. The spoof read, in part: “I want to thank you for […]