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Gil Scott-Heron’s TA show in doubt
By DAVID BRINN 28/04/2010 11:12 US musician says he won’t go to Israel because “we don”t like wars.” The May 25 Tel Aviv performance of American political soul/jazz pioneer Gil Scott-Heron is in doubt, only days after it was announced. Appearing in London this week at the Royal Festival Hall, Scott-Heron said from the stage […]
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Letter to Amitav Ghosh
Dear Amitav Ghosh, I read your response to our many notes with interest and empathy, but in the end, some bewilderment too. Earlier I had sent you a rather flippant note, assuming at that time that you would decline the award. Now, having read your response, I am reminded of many discussions I’ve had this […]
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Gaza War Crimes – When Will University of California Stop Funding?
by mrmatthew Mon Apr 26, 2010 at 04:53:44 PM PDT When will the University of California stop funding war crimes against Palestinian civilians and the occupation of Palestinian land? How much longer will grieving mothers have to wait for justice? Zinad Samouni is still waiting. She is a 35-year-old Palestinian mother of eight who lost […]
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Divestment Could Save Lives
April 26, 2010 There has been an intense debate at UC Berkley over a student senate bill calling for divestment from two companies. This bill and this vote is about withdrawing financial support from companies that concretely contribute to the deaths of children. It is a very human response to a very terrible reality. General […]
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European Jews for a Just Peace in Support of UC Berkeley Divest Bill
April 23, 2010 EJJP in Support of UC Berkeley Divest Bill Dear Members of UC Berkeley”s ASUC: We, EJJP a network of Jewish organizations from ten countries in Europe, dedicated to building a just peace, promoting human and civil rights in Israel/Palestine, join the call made to the UC Berkeley Senate to overturn the veto […]
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Statement of Divestment Support from On-Campus Student Organizations
Dear ASUC Senate, We, the below named campus organizations, fully support Senate Bill 118A, “A Bill In Support of UC Divestment From War Crimes.” As a University, we should not be profiting from war crimes. Investing our money in weapons manufacturers whose weapons have been directly linked to war crimes committed in the Palestinian territories […]
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Statement of Support for Divestment from Off Campus Organizations
Dear ASUC senate, We, the below named organizations, fully support Senate Bill 118A, “A Bill In Support of UC Divestment From War Crimes.” Though we may or may not be a part of the UC Berkeley community, we do not believe that American Universities should be profiting from war crimes. Investing money in weapons manufacturers […]
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SB118X – An Alternative Resolution We Can Agree On
Quote by Student Action Sentaor Nhu Nhu Nguyen: “The issue is the specificity of the bill,” she said at the meeting. “I agree with all the things that call for divestment, but the specificity is something I cannot agree with.” (Daily Cal, 4/22/10). A Bill In Support of Divestment from Some Companies Authored By: Someone […]
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Tickets for Scott-Heron show still on sale in Tev Aviv, but no longer listed on Scott-Heron’s website
April 26, 2010 From Ha’aretz, April 26: Human rights activists are attempting to pressure American hip-hop artist Gil Scott-Heron to cancel his scheduled concert in Israel, slated to take place in Tel Aviv on May 25th. Over the weekend Scott-Heron, who is presenting new material this year for the first time in 16 years, gave […]
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Will the Revolution be TelAvivized?
By Jillian For weeks, activists have been asking Gil Scott-Heron to join the boycott movement against Israel and not play an upcoming concert date in Tel Aviv. Scott-Heron, an influential artist and activist on issues of social justice and equality, was a member of United Artists Against Apartheid in the 1980s and a featured singer […]
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