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Australia: Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) Adopts BDS
The CFMEU (Construction Forestry, Mining and Electricity Union) national executive have a adopted a position supporting selective BDS. This means the union has become first Union in Australia to adopt a national postion on BDS. Palestinian Resolution of the CFMEU National Executive Committee – May 12, 2010 The CFMEU National Executive in October 2009 discussed […]
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Two Italian Supermarkets Suspend Sales of Settlement Products
Palestine Monitor 23 May 2010 COOP AND NORDICONAD SUPERMARKET CHAINS SUSPEND SALES OF PRODUCTS FROM SETTLEMENTS IN THE OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES: An important success for the Boycott Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israeli apartheid May 22, 2010 – Following lobbying efforts by the Italian Coalition Against Carmel-Agrexco, two major Italian supermarket chains, COOP and […]
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Palestinians boycott Israeli settler goods
AlJazeeraEnglish – May 23, 2010 – Millions of dollars of Palestinan money helps Israeli businesses thrive in the West Bank, but now the Palestinan Authority is boycotting goods made by settlers. At least 3,000 Palestinian grassroots volunteers are leading the boycott campaign. Knocking door-to-door, they provide households with the information they need to help get […]
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Pride Toronto asked to ban Queers Against Israeli Apartheid
Zackie Achmat 2010-05-13, Issue 481 Queers Against Israeli Apartheid have requested support from people in South Africa and elsewhere against an attempt to prevent them marching in the annual Pride Toronto Parade. Please add your signature to Zackie Achmat’s letter of support. Tracey Sandilands Director: Pride Toronto Dear Tracey Sandilands and Pride Toronto Board PRIDE […]
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The Crime: Born Palestinian in Israel
Saturday, May 22, 2010 NewsClickin – May 22, 2010 – On the 6th of May, Israeli authorities arrested Ameer Makhoul, a prominent arab-Israeli civil society leader for speaking out against Isarel. No official charges have been announced and Ameer has not been allowed to meet with his family. Newsclick speaks to Janan Abdu (Ameer’s wife).
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Remember Palestine – Interview: Jo Rose – Boycott, Divestment & Sanctions
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 PressTVGlobalNews – May 16, 2010 – Palestinians day to day life in occupied territories.
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TAKE ACTION: Boycott Alert at the Seattle International Film Festival
Attention all Seattle-area people: Here is a film in the upcoming Seattle International Film Festival that demands a protest: Films & Events Blood Relation * Kirvat Dam * Average User Rating: Be the first to review this film! * Country: Israel * Year: 2009 * Running time: 75 Minutes * Genres: Documentary, Political, Social Issues […]
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What John Lennon Might Say To Sir Elton And A Call For 21st Century Artists Against Apartheid
Written by By Eileen Fleming Sunday, 23 May 2010 05:12 May, 2010 Countercurrents.org “All I want is the truth. Just gimme some truth. I’ve had enough of reading things by neurotic, psychotic, pig-headed politicians. All I want is the truth. Just gimme some truth.”-John Lennon, 1971. Sir Elton Hercules John, is scheduled to perform in […]
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Regents Position on Divestment Off The Mark – Rick Streling
Published in The Daily Californian, May 17, 2010 Editor”s Note: The following is a response to a letter sent out by UC President Mark Yudof, and the Chair and Vice Chair of the UC Regents stating University policy on divestment. Thank you for your letter regarding the debate about divestment from two corporations which supplied […]
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