Jun 26

Jun 26 Controversial TV series, DIG, canceled

Dig, a recent TV series set in Jerusalem, has been cancelled by USA Network after just one season, due to “modest ratings/response,” according to Seriable.com.

Jun 19

Jun 19 UIUC Ordered to Release Salaita Emails, Censured by National Academic Organization

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News, Palestine in America

A Champaign County court has ordered the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to release thousands of emails in relation to the firing of Steven Salaita last August. Last week’s decision is considered a major victory by Salaita’s supporters, who brought the lawsuit to the university under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

Jun 18

Jun 18 American Muslims for Palestine’s 4th annual date campaign

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American Muslims for Palestine wants Americans to stand on the side of justice and choose occupation-free dates this Ramadan.

Jun 17

Jun 17 Tom Morello: I Have Never Crossed a Picket Link and I Am Not About to Start

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There are some fans of musicians who believe that the entities of politics and entertainment do not mix well. In fact, when a singer decides to speak out about a very controversial social justice issue that is affecting populations around the world, the most common response is that political events should not interfere with a musician’s ability to deliver quality, likable music.

Jun 16

Jun 16 United States complicit in Palestinian water crisis

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Water in Palestine is extremely scarce, compounded by the Israeli occupation, the United States’ complicity in Israel’s crimes, and the overall water crisis in the Middle East.

Jun 15

Jun 15 Obama signals new approach to Palestinian-Israeli conflict

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Palestine in America, Politics

In an interview with Israel’s Channel 2’s Ilana Dayan earlier this month, President Obama said that Israel’s continued construction of settlements in the Occupied Territories coupled with Prime Minister Netanyahu’s rejectionist stance taken during the recent Israeli elections make it more difficult to protect Israel at the United Nations.

Jun 9

Jun 9 Rasmea Odeh legal update to be livestreamed

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Rasmea Odeh and her defense attorney Michael Deutsch will be giving supporters a legal update on Odeh’s appeal on June 11th. The legal update will be livestreamed on a video conference at 6:30 pm central time.

Jun 8

Jun 8 UC Davis passes divestment resolution again

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Palestine in America, student activism

The Associated Students of the University of California, Davis (ASUCD) passed divestment resolution SR 17, with 10-0-2 vote. This marks the second time the ASUCD voted in favor of divestment. The original resolution, labeled SR 9, was deemed unconstitutional by the UC Davis Campus Court after it passed earlier this year.

Jun 4

Jun 4 No Way To Treat a Child Campaign Hosts Congressional Briefing

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Palestine in America, Politics

In honor of International Children’s Day, the No Way to Treat a Child Campaign held a congressional briefing, International Juvenile Justice Reform: Children in Israeli Military Detention on June 2.

May 29

May 29 To Play, or Not to Play- The Call for Musicians to Cancel Shows in Israel

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Incubus is scheduled to perform in Israel this summer, ignoring pleas from the Palestinian and the human rights community to cancel the shows. The Backstreet Boys also ignored requests to cancel their shows.The popular 90s boy band played in Israel on three separate nights earlier this month.

May 26

May 26 Report: US-Israeli relationship plays in repression, racism and backlash against pro-Palestinian activists

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Palestinian supporters in the United States have often been silenced or witnessed backlash for their solidarity.

May 15

May 15 Traveling to bring smiles to little faces

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Palestine in America, personal stories

About a year ago I went on a humanitarian trip through Jordan. I visited Syrian refugees in various regions and camps. During my trip I was able to deliver some financial aide to refugees and bring donated items for children, such as toys.

May 15

May 15 The Nekba will never be forgotten

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Palestine in America, personal stories

The Palestinian Nakba or Catastrophe holds great importance in my life as a Palestinian-American, who was born and raised away from my true homeland.

May 13

May 13 Pro-Israel lobbyists continue to pressure student leaders

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Last month, I received an email soliciting a free trip to Israel by Jewish National Fund (JNF) via their flagship “Caravan for Democracy” program. I was contacted alongside a handful of other senators in DePaul University’s Student Government Association (SGA) to attend a 10-day all-expenses paid trip to immerse ourselves in Israel’s “diverse democracy.”

May 12

May 12 AMP hosts Palestinian heritage parade in downtown Chicago

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Arwa Abdallah, an active member of American Muslims for Palestine’s (AMP)Chicago chapter, was one of dozens of organizers who worked to make the first-ever Palestinian Heritage Parade in downtown Chicago a reality.

Apr 29

Apr 29 Villa Touma: A film that captures the struggles of living under occupation

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Palestine in America, reviews

Thanks to its portrayal of Palestine and Palestinians and its contribution to raising awareness of critical issues, Villa Touma offers a masterful representation of the complexity of Palestinian history. The film weaves together various themes through a story that is definitely atypical but nevertheless powerful and deeply telling.

Apr 28

Apr 28 University of Illinois at Chicago to host Bike for the Middle East fundraiser

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Students at the University of Illinois at Chicago in coordination with Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) at UIC, UIC’s Muslim Student Association, and American Muslims for Palestine will host the Bike for the Middle East fundraiser on May 9.

Apr 9

Apr 9 Palestinian-American’s anticipated graphic novel reclaims her father’s narrative

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Palestine in America, reviews

Baddawi, a graphic novel written and illustrated by Palestinian-American, Leila Abdelrazaq, will transcend generations.

Mar 25

Mar 25 Student Government at Loyola Chicago’s President signs, endorses divestment resolution

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Palestine in America, student activism

The Student Government of Loyola Chicago (SGLC) passed divestment for a third time in two years but this time the SGLC President signed and endorsed the resolution on March 31.

Mar 24

Mar 24 SJP at Marquette joins divestment movement

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Palestine in America, student activism

Divestment is a term that has been attracting an immense amount of attention on campuses across the nation and now Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) at Marquette University in Wisconsin has joined the movement.