Biden officials pledge to fight BDS
4 February 2021
New US administration remains hostile to nonviolent campaign for Palestinian rights. Read more about Biden officials pledge to fight BDS
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US Congress ties bows on gifts to Israel
27 November 2020
Bill sets $3.8 billion in weapons as yearly floor rather than ceiling. Read more about US Congress ties bows on gifts to Israel
Pompeo courts Trump's culture warriors in Jerusalem speech
26 August 2020
Secretary of state’s address to Republican convention was likely illegal. Read more about Pompeo courts Trump's culture warriors in Jerusalem speech
Historic bill would penalize Israel for annexation and apartheid
17 August 2020
Initiative backed by congressional progressives would deny funding to Israel. Read more about Historic bill would penalize Israel for annexation and apartheid
Congress enables Israeli impunity at ICC
15 May 2020
US lawmakers aim to stop Palestinians seeking justice for war crimes. Read more about Congress enables Israeli impunity at ICC
Republican lawmaker seeks to muzzle students critical of Israel
9 August 2019
Misleadingly-named Anti-Semitism Awareness Act introduced in US House of Representatives just before summer recess. Read more about Republican lawmaker seeks to muzzle students critical of Israel
US House of Representatives condemns boycotts for Palestinian rights
24 July 2019
Nonbinding resolution a stepping stone to harsher and more brazenly unconstitutional legislation to penalize BDS. Read more about US House of Representatives condemns boycotts for Palestinian rights
Is Trump envoy Jason Greenblatt helping Israel violate US law?
19 June 2019
US arms export law prohibits aid to countries that harass and intimidate Americans. Read more about Is Trump envoy Jason Greenblatt helping Israel violate US law?
Will new Black-Jewish caucus in Congress advocate for Israel?
6 June 2019
Pro-Israel Trump supporter with record of bigotry leading “anti-discrimination” effort. Read more about Will new Black-Jewish caucus in Congress advocate for Israel?
Senator Gillibrand pulls support for Israel Anti-Boycott Act
3 August 2017
Rare move follows major mobilization by Palestinian rights movement. Read more about Senator Gillibrand pulls support for Israel Anti-Boycott Act
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Josh Ruebner is adjunct professor at Georgetown University, managing director of American Muslims for Palestine and author of Israel: Democracy or Apartheid State? and Shattered Hopes: Obama’s Failure to Broker Israeli-Palestinian Peace. The views expressed here are solely those of the writer and are not on behalf of any organization.