3 November 2013
There is a pattern: acts of spectacular violence, predominantly by white men, are rarely termed “terrorist” even when all the evidence points in that direction. Read more about Why isn’t the government calling the LAX shooting “terrorism?”
1 November 2013
After facing stiff opposition from a coalition of Palestine, environmental and social justice activists, Veolia concluded that doing business in St. Louis is “not worth it.” Read more about Palestine activists score big win as Veolia pulls out of St. Louis
31 October 2013
Several US university professors are accusing the Journal of Academic Freedom of caving in to pressure to publish a series of essays opposing the academic boycott of Israeli institutions. Read more about Journal of Academic Freedom caves in to pro-Israel pressure
28 October 2013
Asserting its “peaceful” intentions while waging colonial war against Palestinians and other Arabs has always been central to Israel’s propaganda, says Columbia professor. Read more about Video: Joseph Massad on Zionism’s strategy of “Peace is War”
28 October 2013
I was introduced to Revolution Makers when I saw them perform a rare live hip hop performance live in Gaza City. This is their newest song. Read more about “What’s going on” - New track from Gaza hip hop duo Revolution Makers
26 October 2013
Israel’s ongoing theft of Palestinian land, and now its ban on a parliamentary delegation visiting Gaza, are signs of its confidence that it can bully the with impunity. Read more about Israel blocks European parliament members from visiting besieged Gaza Strip
25 October 2013
Palestinians have fiercely defended their right to return. But what would return actually look like and how can they make it happen? A thought-provoking video from Badil gives an introduction to some of the practicalities and ongoing efforts. Read more about Turning the Palestinian right of return into a practical reality - video
24 October 2013
Could this ad really incite violence against Jews in Toronto? The city’s Transit Commission says yes. Read more about Toronto transit bans “Disappearing Palestine” ad claiming risk of anti-Jewish violence
23 October 2013
Italy slammed for “abject failure” in wake of shipwrecks as hundreds of refugees are buried in Sicily. Read more about Palestinian, Syrian refugees who died at sea buried in nameless graves
21 October 2013
“It has become clear beyond doubt that the project is an unacceptable attempt to force the Palestinian population to consent to their own dispossession and to compromise on their own rights.” Read more about World Bank project to “save” Dead Sea will destroy it, say Palestinian groups