Tag: Israeli refusenik
Reflections on this year’s Palestine Day – by a former Israeli...
34 years ago, I was part of a group of young Israelis who refused to enforce the Occupation in Palestine while in uniform. What brought me to that point? A reflection for this year’s UN-mandated International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.
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Copout in Cairo: ‘they’ just don’t care
"Act now with environmental responsibility at the core of ones daily life; act now to force governments and businesses to respond, or look around in ten years and see ashes in your hands."
Inequality kills. But we can stop the killing.
So argues a gripping new book from an activist physician who’s helped divine the keys to long and healthy life.
Biden accused of selling out rail workers by urging Congress to prevent strike
"Biden is siding with corporate rail bosses over the rank-and-file workers who voted against this agreement," said one progressive commentator after the president urged lawmakers to take action to force through a deal without paid sick leave.
Why Raphael Warnock’s reelection could tip the balance for America’s economic future
“He’s there to work. He’s not there to make the backdoor deals. I wish we could have more senators like that.”
Leading ‘sustainable’ investment funds backing fossil fuels, research finds
“Lack of regulation makes for a Wild West of sustainable fund management”, Edward Lander from Ethical Consumer said.