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Three books every Palestine activist should read that aren't about Palestine or activism

Some of the most vital concepts and skills can be best understood and developed by looking beyond the usual sources.

J Street head favors Syria assault, but group's board deeply divided

Crisis highlights a major rift in the liberal anti-Palestinian advocacy group.

Could Israeli propaganda chief be promoted despite insulting Japan?

Daniel Seaman’s LinkedIn page says he now works in the Prime Minister’s Office.

Head of Israel’s “covert” social media program suspended over anti-Japanese Facebook posts

Caught in media spotlight over role in Israeli program that pays students to spread propaganda online, Israel’s social media chief Daniel Seaman has been suspended over his own crude Facebook posts.

Anti-Palestinian activist heaps praise on campus BDS campaigners

Alarmist attack by StandWithUs staffer on campus BDS activists only highlights the growing strength of divestment campaigns on US campuses

UC President Yudof to attend Israeli conference boycotted by Stephen Hawking

University of California president has led previous trips to Israel sponsored by the hawkish American Jewish Committee.

Anti-Palestinian groups' advice to campus activists raises serious ethical, legal concerns

An anti-Palestinian organization’s advice to “contribute financially” to the “endeavors” of student senators continues a pattern of questionable guidance provided to campus activists

New year's resolutions for the networked activist

Understanding the basic principles behind how networks function is essential knowledge for any activist. Abraham Greenhouse offers a short list of new year’s resolutions for the network-savvy organizer.

Palestine activism on campus and beyond: overcoming Israel's efforts to erase history

As campus activists in the US work to build a sustainable movement following the Second National Conference of Students for Justice in Palestine, it’s more important than ever to internalize and build upon the lessons of past efforts.

University of California and Carleton University "free speech" battles: the hidden agenda

Challenges to efforts at restricting public criticism of Israel at the University of California and Carleton University risk overlooking the true goal of many anti-Palestinians: stigmatizing criticism of Israel, rather than banning it.

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