Palestine Legal’s 2016 Social Media Highlights
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Dima Khalidi's Jacobin Op-Ed
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There is much uncertainty about what a Trump presidency will mean. On one point, however, the signs are clear: the next four years will see increased attacks on Muslim and other minority communities at home, hawkish support for Israel abroad, and a disdain for our right to criticize any of it.
Read More2016: Ten Ways Palestine Legal Changed the Narrative on Palestine Advocacy
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This year, Palestine Legal influenced the way the media reported on advocacy for Palestinian rights in the U.S. Here are some examples
Read MoreMedia Spotlight: Gov. Cuomo’s Blacklist Ridiculed in Media
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Despite its quiet release, Gov. Cuomo’s blacklist garnered significant media scrutiny and criticism. Below are several media results influenced by Palestine Legal or quoting Palestine Legal attorney Radhika Sainath.
Read MoreMedia Spotlight: "Anti-Semitism Awareness Act" Draws Criticism in the Media
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Earlier this month, the U.S. Senate passed, by unanimous consent and before the bill’s language was even public, the controversial and unconstitutional Anti-Semitism Awareness Act. The bill was also exposed to significant opposition in the media.
Read MoreBill Aimed at Censoring Palestine Advocacy on Campuses Fails to Pass U.S. House
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In a victory for Palestine solidarity and free speech activists, the U.S. House of Representatives wrapped up its 2016 legislative session without passing the controversial and unconstitutional Anti-Semitism Awareness Act, despite intense lobbying by Israel advocacy groups. The failed bill threatened to impose on the U.S. Department of Education a definition of antisemitism that is so broad it would encompass virtually any criticism of Israel.
Read MoreCall for protection of Palestinian human rights defenders
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In marking International Human Rights Defenders Day, the undersigned organizations commend the work of all human rights defenders working for justice globally, stand in solidarity with them, and highlight the case of individuals and organizations focused on Palestine.
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