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Committee of Presbyterian Church (USA) votes in favor of divestment; now heads for final vote

A committee of the Presbyterian Church (USA)’s General Assembly voted overwhelmingly in favor of an upcoming divestment initiative that could pull the church’s funds from three major US companies.

The Electronic Intifada Weekly Podcast featuring Sherine Tadros, Rami Almeghari - 26 June 2012

In this week’s podcast: Israel attacks Gaza, leaving 16 dead in one week, we’ll have a report from Rami Almeghari; we interview Al Jazeera English reporter Sherine Tadros about a new film on Gaza; and much more!

Legal battle ends, "larger struggle continues" for professor denied tenure because of her politics

The North Carolina Supreme Court won’t consider a petition of discretionary review by professor Terri Ginsberg, who was denied tenure after her outspoken criticism of Israeli policies.

The Electronic Intifada Weekly Podcast - 21 June 2012

This week on the EI podcast, Mahmoud Sarsak ends his epic hunger strike; a report from Moe Ali Nayel in Beirut about the situation in Nahr el-Bared Palestinian refugee camp after the Lebanese army killed a teen; and more.

BDS roundup: Zakir Hussain cancels performances in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem

In this week’s roundup of news from the global BDS movement: Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain cancels his performances; boycott activists in the Middle East urge Cirque du Soleil to cancel their upcoming show in Israel; and more!

The Electronic Intifada Weekly Podcast - 14 June 2012

In this week’s podcast, an update on the case of hunger striking Palestinian footballer Mahmoud Sarsak; Israeli Knesset members incite racist attacks against African asylum-seerkers; and much more.

The Electronic Intifada Weekly Podcast - 7 June 2012

In this week’s podcast, updates on the continuing hunger strikes by Palestinian prisoners as Israel reneges on recent agreements; West Bank villagers are determined to stay on their land; BDS news, and much more!

BDS roundup: Arizona State University student government votes to divest from Israel

In this week’s BDS roundup, Arizona State University’s student government votes to divest from Israel; Evergreen State College’s student-run campus cafe boycotts Israeli products; and more!

The Electronic Intifada Weekly Podcast - 31 May 2012

News and analysis culled from our top stories of the week, including an interview with our reporter Rami Almeghari in the Gaza Strip.

BDS roundup: Veolia contract spiked in The Hague

In this week’s roundup of BDS news from around the world: Another Veolia contract spiked; more countries implement or consider proper labeleing of Israeli settlement products; and more!

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