Nov 1

Nov 1 UC regents pressured to demonize criticism of Israel

For several months, the University of California Regents, which serves as the board of trustees for the entire UC system, have debated releasing a new statement of principles regarding “intolerance.”

Oct 31

Oct 31 What’s the US saying about Palestine, today? Halloween edition

KAKE

News, Palestine in America, Politics

What’s the U.S. saying about Palestine, Today? Today’s edition features former U.S. President Bill Clinton.

Oct 30

Oct 30 Netanyahu to meet with Obama, try to fix relationship with Democrats

KAKE

News, Palestine in America, Politics

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intends to try to improve Israel’s relationship with the democratic party during his trip to the United States in November after battling the Iran nuclear deal.

Oct 30

Oct 30 What’s the US saying about Palestine, today? Oct. 30th edition

KAKE

Palestine in America

At the U.S. State Department daily press conference on Friday, a question in regards to some Palestinians leaders presenting to the International Criminal Court was asked.

Oct 29

Oct 29 What’s the US saying about Palestine, today? Oct. 29th edition

KAKE

Palestine in America

At the U.S. State Department daily press hearing on Thursday, a question in regards to the terrorist attack that happened more than three months ago in the village of Duma in Palestine, where an Israeli settler burned a Palestinian family.

Oct 28

Oct 28 What’s the US saying about Palestine?

KAKE

News, Palestine in America

Beginning today, Palestine in America will publish statements from various U.S. officials, as well as press briefings that relate to Palestine.

Oct 27

Oct 27 Photos: Palestine in America’s inaugural launch

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events, Palestine in America

Palestine in America (PiA) held a launch party for its first annual magazine last week at DePaul University and was joined by more than 100 people to celebrate Palestinian culture in the United States. The night was mixed with inspiring performances and a Palestinian produced documentary.

Oct 26

Oct 26 United States funds then defends Israeli violence

KAKE

Palestine in America, Politics

Since the beginning of this year, a total of 82 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli settlers and defense forces. This month alone, 46 Palestinians, including 9 children have died. Still, the United States enables and defends Israel’s actions.

Oct 19

Oct 19 Exploring Palestinian Culture through Art: Q&A with the creator of Watan

Carlos Khalil Guzman

Palestine in America, Art, community, Q&A, Blog

When we talk about Palestinian resistance, certain things automatically come to mind, such as the BDS call by Palestinian Civil Society; Sumud (steadfastness) of the people in Gaza; Palestinian hunger strikers among others. But we often miss to mention one important aspect of resistance that all oppressed people have protected for hundreds of years – Art.

Oct 19

Oct 19 Thousands March for Palestine in Chicago, tell U.S. to stand with the oppressed

Cruz Bonlarron Martinez

News, Palestine in America, protests

Nearly 4,000 people took to the streets of downtown Chicago to show solidarity with the Palestinian people and call for an end to the Israeli aggression and its occupation of Palestine, according to organizers.

Oct 18

Oct 18 NSJP conference builds upon nationwide movement

Zach Taylor

News, Palestine in America, student activism

Last weekend, San Diego State University hosted the annual National Students for Justice in Palestine conference, attended by members of SJP chapters from across the country.

Oct 18

Oct 18 Rasmea’s defense team makes a strong argument at her appeal

Roya Naderi

News, Palestine in America, Rasmea Odeh

Judges Alice Batchelder, Karen Moore, and John Rogers will consider arguments from Rasmea Odeh’s defense team, which were presented at her appeal hearing and are expected to publish their decision within one to five months.

Oct 17

Oct 17 US, Israel Celebrate 30 Years of Neoliberalism

Cruz Bonlarron Martinez

News, Palestine in America, Politics

On October 13th, the United States and Israeli officials convened in Washington for the 30th anniversary session of the U.S.-Israel Joint Economic Development Group (JEDG), an annual senior-level dialogue between the two countries.

Oct 15

Oct 15 University of Chicago’s SJP hosts Palestine Day of Action

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events, Palestine in America, student activism, Press Release

On Wednesday, October 14, 2015, Students for Justice in Palestine at the University of Chicago and supporters participated in the International Day of Action on University Campuses for Palestine by launching a poster campaign in solidarity with victims of Israeli violence.

Oct 14

Oct 14 Next phase in Rasmea Odeh’s appeals process

KAKE

News, Palestine in America, Rasmea Odeh

Palestinian-American community organizer Rasmea Odeh’s appeal was held on Wednesday at the U.S Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Oct 12

Oct 12 Quartet believes two-state solution is best route to peace

Abdallah Altamimi

News, Palestine in America

On September 30, a quartet of international representatives met in New York to discuss the unsolved issues in Israel and Palestine, specifically Jerusalem, which has been subjected to an escalation of violence against both Palestinians and Israelis in recent weeks.

Oct 11

Oct 11 UNCIVIL RIGHTS: Palestine and the Limits of Academic Freedom

Roya Naderi

entertainment, Palestine in America, reviews

In the summer of 2014, renowned American Studies Professor, Steven Salaita’s employment at the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign was terminated.

Oct 10

Oct 10 The Palestine Exception: How activists are under attack on US campuses

Cruz Bonlarron Martinez

Palestine in America, student activism

People who has been involved with Palestine Solidarity activism in their communities and on their campuses knows how threats, bureaucratic hurdles, and false accusations of anti-semitism can make it difficult to make your voice heard.

Oct 7

Oct 7 Sanders campaign backtracks after removing Palestine activists from Boston rally

Zach Taylor

News, Palestine in America, student activism

After members of Boston Students for Justice in Palestine were removed from the overflow room at a Bernie Sanders rally, the democratic presidential candidate’s campaign issued an apology.

Oct 5

Oct 5 NSJP builds bridges through community work, hosts 5th Annual Conference

Musa Hamideh

bds, events, Palestine in America

This past year has been amazing for the Palestinian solidarity movement.