Despite calls to not perform in Israel by the BDS movement, Imagine Dragons is set to go ahead with their Israel debut.
The resolution will certainly act as a blacklist and litmus test for Israeli and Jewish anthropologists in the context of university departments, and in classrooms.
The decision reinforces Texas' stance against national origin-based discrimination an upholds the state's refusal to contract or invest with entities engaged in such practices.
Those who support BDS and complain that the Economic Activity of Public Bodies bill is anti-democratic or infringes upon their freedom of expression miss the point entirely.
When boycott fails, the generated media exposure is still a victory for BDS,
It is pretty typical for BDS to capitalize and take credit where none is warranted or resort to vicious tactics by lying or attacking artists who choose to perform in Israel.
Feldman told JTA he is exploring his legal options and wouldn’t rule out a lawsuit against the state as a means of advocating for Palestinian rights
World Rugby’s decision sets a bad precedent that should raise a red flag in the arena of international diplomacy.
As misguided as her portrayal of the situation may be, Tishby is free to share it. But she shouldn’t have expected the government she’s been bashing to want to keep her on as a representative.
“I do not want to have him [Waters] here, but now we’re going to have to endure it,” said Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter.
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