Tag: Boycott Divestment And Sanctions Movement
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The Anti-Union Lobby’s Newest Weapon - Now armed with cynical antisemitism allegations, the corporate-backed effort to destroy unions is ramping up.
Anti-union forces are utilizing cynical allegations of antisemitism to undermine labor unions, as seen in lawsuits against the Association of Legal Aid Attorneys (ALAA) and the Professional Staff Congress (PSC) for their pro-Palestine resolutions.
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Student protesters want universities to 'divest' from Israel. But how much have they actually invested?
Student protesters at various universities are advocating for divestment from Israel in response to their military actions.
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2 House members lead the charge to oust the speaker. Both have been accused of trafficking in antisemitism.
Two Republican House members, Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie, are leading the effort to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson over emergency foreign aid bills that include aid for Israel.
Sue Altman, the presumptive Democratic nominee for New Jersey's 7th Congressional District, has distanced herself from progressive allies by expressing strong support for Israel.
In a discussion with Norman Finkelstein, the speaker reflects on Israel's control over Palestinians in Gaza and the breakdown of the management process post-October 7th, leading to a humanitarian crisis.
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Israeli film festival in Barcelona still on after last-minute venue change due to harassment campaign
The Seret Film Festival in Barcelona experienced last-minute venue changes due to harassment directed at the original theater.
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Only in LA: DSA councilmember who called for ceasefire wins pro-Israel backing, riling left-wing supporters
Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman faced backlash from members of the local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) after seeking the support of Democrats for Israel, a liberal Zionist group.
Ari Kelman, a professor of Jewish studies at Stanford University, resigned from his role as co-chair of the university's committee to fight antisemitism after being attacked by a group of alumni and anonymous students who questioned his effectiveness due to his past links to non- or anti-Zionist groups.
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A campus LGBTQ+ group broke ties with its Hillel over Israel. Where are queer Jewish students supposed to go?
Rice Pride, an LGBTQ+ student group at Rice University, has severed ties with its Hillel branch over the issue of Israel.
Former Democratic state senator Anna Kaplan, a Jewish Iranian refugee who fled persecution during the Iranian Revolution, has filed papers to challenge scandal-plagued Republican Rep. George Santos in the upcoming election.
New York State has informed Ben & Jerry's and its parent company, Unilever, that it plans to divest from them due to the ice-cream maker's decision to stop sales in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
Melanie Stansbury, the Democratic candidate in New Mexico's 1st Congressional District special election, has evolved her position on Israel in recent weeks.
Kathryn Garcia, former New York City sanitation chief and current mayoral candidate, emphasizes her experience and problem-solving abilities as qualifications for the role.
Scott Stringer, the former New York City comptroller running for mayor, has rebranded himself as a leading progressive candidate in a crowded primary.
Ravi Gupta, a former Obama campaign staffer and founder of Arena, an organization supporting progressive political candidates, stands out as a pro-Israel advocate in left-leaning circles.
Israeli government officials approached leading American Jewish institutions offering funds to combat the BDS movement, but at least four organizations, including the Jewish Federations of North America and the Jewish Council on Public Affairs, declined the offers due to concerns about being required to register as foreign agents.
In Bringing the Heat Ep.
The article discusses the challenges reporters for Jewish publications face when questioning interviewees about their Jewish identity.
Louisa Solomon, lead singer of punk-rock band The Shondes, discusses censorship issues after the JCC of Washington, DC, revoked sponsorship of their show due to her past activism supporting the BDS movement.