Apr 21

Apr 21 Sanders campaign suspends coordinator for criticism of Netanyahu

Bernie Sanders’ campaign has suspended its national Jewish outreach coordinator just two days after hiring her because of a 2015 Facebook post criticizing Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Apr 19

Apr 19 DJ Khaled signs with Epic Records, Announces New Album

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DJ Khaled revealed that his “We The Best” label has signed with Epic Records. The Palestinian-American music producer also announced that he will be releasing his ninth album, “Major Key.”

Apr 14

Apr 14 Another One: University of Chicago’s College Council passes divestment resolution

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After two weeks of campaigning at the University of Chicago, UofC Divest was able to garner enough votes from the College Council to pass its resolution.

Apr 6

Apr 6 A history of the Principles Against Intolerance

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Late last month, the University of California (UC) Board of Regents adopted a revised “Statement of Principles Against Intolerance.”

Apr 6

Apr 6 National Lawyers Guild tells IRS to investigate Jewish National Fund

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The National Lawyers Guild (NLG) International Committee submitted a regulatory challenge to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) calling for an investigation into the charity status of the Jewish National Fund (JNF).

Apr 1

Apr 1 OSU Divest resolution voted down after US government interferes

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The OSU Divest resolution—backed by 23 other student organizations—was discussed and voted down by the Ohio State University Undergraduate Student Government (USG), on March 23.

Apr 1

Apr 1 Let’s get real about colonial ‘solidarity’

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Picture this: A young Quaker grows up standing against the “War on Terror” in Washington D.C. hears about Palestine around the edges of conversations on US imperialism.

Apr 1

Apr 1 Palestine in America presents: Palipalooza!

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Today, I’m writing to you to announce Palestine in America’s annual event and journalism workshops our organization is offering to the community.

Mar 31

Mar 31 Palestinian rapper, singer team up on cover of Adele’s ‘Hello’

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Kareem Ibrahim and Waheeb Nasan are Palestinian-American artists who teamed up on a cover of Adele’s hit single “Hello.” Their version of the song and the video they released has been viewed more than 90,000 times because of the powerful lyrics and great vocals from the duo.

Mar 28

Mar 28 Dr Nadine Naber’s new business will Moisturize Your Soulspace

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Dr. Nadine Naber has been working as a community organizer and academic for over twenty-years on “issues of Palestinian liberation and joint struggles related to ending the interconnected forces of war, racism, classism, gender injustice, and imperialism.”

Mar 28

Mar 28 Palestinian American Marcelle Obeid is running for LA County Central Committee

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Marcelle Obeid is a recent University of California Davis graduate and a Palestinian activist. She is running as a Democrat for the Los Angeles County Central Committee. Evan Sandlin spoke with Ms. Obeid about her decision to run for office, how she views her candidacy, and how her and her family’s experiences have motivated her activism.

Mar 26
Mar 26 Can Sanders’ Humanism be Completed?

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You know something unusual is happening when a Green Party presidential candidate issues a near-endorsement of a Democratic Party opponent.

Mar 25

Mar 25 Northeastern SGA blocks divestment vote, again

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For the second year in a row, Students for Justice (SJP) at Northeastern University in Boston has been blocked by the Student Government Association from placing its divestment referendum on the ballot for a vote.

Mar 24

Mar 24 BU students removed from ‘public’ Hillel event, demand transparency, change

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A number of Boston University students released four demands last Friday protesting their removal from a BU Hillel event in January, which had been advertised as a public event for students.

Mar 22

Mar 22 Thousands gather in DC to protest AIPAC Conference

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A crowd of people gathered in front of the White House on Sunday to demand the right of return for Palestinians and protest the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).

Mar 22
Mar 22 At AIPAC, Clinton, Trump try to outflank each other on the right

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The three remaining Republican presidential candidates and Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton addressed the conservative American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) on the second day of its annual policy conference.

Mar 22

Mar 22 Members of Congress demonize OSU Divest resolution

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The University Student Government at Ohio State University tabled OSU Divest’s resolution, despite student leaders speaking in favor of the resolution and a big showing of support from organizations on campus, according to a OSU Divest press release.

Mar 21

Mar 21 American Muslims for Palestine award student activists at annual dinner

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American Muslims for Palestine’s (AMP) annual I Am Al Quds fundraiser brought together Muslims from all over the Chicagoland area in a night of cultural revival and celebration at the Belvedere Chateau in Palos Hills, Illinois.

Mar 18
Mar 18 Presidential front-runners Clinton, Trump to address AIPAC Conference

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AIPAC invited all active Republican and Democratic presidential candidates to participate in the conference,which is scheduled from March 20-22 in Washington D.C.

Mar 18

Mar 18 Student groups at Northwestern University join forces against G4S

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Solidarity has formed at Northwestern University between Unshackle NU and NU Divest as both are sponsoring resolutions calling for Northwestern University to remove its investments in the world’s largest private security company, Group 4 Securicor (G4S).