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Episcopal Peace Fellowship Announces: National Executive Council’s Statement on Divestment, Boycott and Economic Sanctions as a means of Nonviolent Resistance
Episcopal Peace Fellowship PRESS RELEASE Press Release For Immediate Release Contact: Linda Gaither, Chair, 607-342-7995 (lgaither[at]sonofyork.com); Bill Exner Vice Chair, 603-497-2003 (office[at]stmattsepiscopal.org or exner[at]comcast.net) or Allison Liles, Vice Chair, 256-684-0990 (allisonliles[at]gmail.com) The National Executive Council of the Episcopal Peace Fellowship voted to endorse the enclosed statement with a vote of 8 yes, 2 no and […]
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The Second National Conference on Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS)
Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions National Committee (BNC)* www.BDSmovement.net In commemoration of 62 years of Nakba (Click here for Conference program) (?????? ??????? ?? ??????) Simultaneous translation will be provided The BDS National Committee (BNC) cordially invites you to the Second National Conference on BDS: a strategy for civil resistance. The conference aims to raise awareness […]
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Boycott Targets Stars From Elvis to Elton
By Nathan Guttman Published May 19, 2010, issue of May 28, 2010. Washington – It was a feather in the cap of pro-boycott activists, but for Israelis, a major setback. With battle lines drawn across concert halls and stadiums hosting rock bands, the decision by mega-star Elvis Costello to cancel his planned concerts in Israel […]
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The Evergreen State College to Vote on Divesting from Apartheid Israel
Divest @ TESC Kick-Off Tuesday, May 18th 6:30pm Lecture Hall 3 Your vote matters! For the first time our student ballot includes resolutions of international importance. We are calling on Evergreen to adopt a socially responsible investment policy and refuse to do business with Caterpillar – a company that is implicated in grievous human rights […]
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Elvis Costello, Noam Chomsky, and Israel: Who’s in? Who’s out?
One day after far-left Jewish American academic Noam Chomsky was prevented from entering the West Bank to give a lecture at Bir Zeit University, rock singer Elvis Costello canceled two summer concerts in Israel. By Staff / May 19, 2010 What’s so funny ’bout peace, love, and understanding? Rock singer Elvis Costello’s fans in Israel, […]
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BRICUP sends a second open letter to Elton John
19 May, 2010 Dear Elton John: It”s funny how people can be close friends, and yet react so differently to things. You”re apparently close friends with Elvis Costello – so close you hosted his wedding to Diana Krall at your “castle” in Windsor. After just three weeks of people appealing to Elvis Costello not to […]
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Elvis Costello cancels Israel concerts
Page last updated at 10:09 GMT, Wednesday, 19 May 2010 11:09 UK Elvis Costello Elvis Costello performed at the New Orleans Jazz Festival last month Singer Elvis Costello has pulled out of two gigs in Israel due to concerns over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The musician, who was due to perform later this summer, said: “Having […]
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What’s So Funny “˜Bout Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions: Elvis Costello’s Beautiful Message
Wednesday, 19 May 2010 12:21 Added by PT Editor Omar Ghraieb May 19, (Pal Telegraph – By Jesse Bacon) I was a little young to get Elvis Costello, as opposed to the Pixies. He was well on his way to the iconic status, vaguely stereotypical rabbi look, dorky glasses and angst that made him a […]
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Elvis Costello Cancels Concerts in Israel
Compiled by DAVE ITZKOFF Published: May 18, 2010 Elvis Costello has canceled two concerts he was planning to perform in Israel this summer, citing the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Agence France-Presse reported. Mr. Costello was scheduled to appear at the Caesarea Amphitheater on June 30 and July 1. But in a statement on his […]
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Student council calls on peers to support goods boycott
Nablus – Ma’an – University student councils offered their full support for the Palestinian Authority boycott of settlement goods on Wednesday, vowing to ensure students implement the embargo. Head of the An-Najah University student senate Makram Daraghmeh said all Palestinian universities would organize events and activties in the coming days, aimed at encouraging students to […]
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