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Judy Rebick: Naomi Klein vs. the “angry Jewish males”

September 22nd, 2009 Comments off

Ms Rebick argues intelligently and passionately in defense of Klein’s position. It is also a position she holds – and I.

I was recently at an event in support of the aforementioned letter (see my post: http://buzzardpress.com/blog/2009/09/15/more-than-a-tiff/) that was interrupted by the Jewish Defense League. They were very politely escorted out. I also know the film maker who rescinded his film from the Toronto International Film Festival. I believe he took a very principled position which will, undoubtedly, cost him a great deal of funding for future movies.

What’s fair is fair and what’s right is right. If anything wrong pops up, we must smack it out of the way. Keep speaking out!

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UK unions commit to mass boycott of Israeli goods

September 18th, 2009 Comments off

forwarded by brother Ali Mallah
http://bdsmovement.net/?q=node/555

Britain’s unions commit to a mass boycott movement of Israeli goods

Posted by RORCoalition on Thu, 09/17/2009 – 13:40

17 September 2009 [Palestine Solidarity Campaign]
In a landmark decision, Britain’s trade unions have voted overwhelmingly to commit to build a mass boycott movement, disinvestment and sanctions on Israel for a negotiated settlement based on justice for Palestinians. Read more…