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How the ‘stop and frisk’ ruling helps end one occupation
On Monday, a federal judge in New York ruled against the New York City Police Department’s “stop and frisk” practice (a policy not limited of course to New York). The judge found that the practice, as it has been applied, violates the constitutional rights of the plaintiffs. Why does this matter here? Because the ruling…
By Dahlia Scheindlin August 14, 2013
Palestinians are challenging the way we think about Israel/Palestine like never before Photo: Activestills.org
Replacing the peace narrative with discussion of rights
Non-violent methods being used by Palestinians and their international supporters are helping to reframe the conflict from a discussion of peace vs. violence, into a struggle for rights under Israeli occupation. Next week, a group of young Palestinians will board Israeli settler buses in the West Bank with the intention of traveling to East Jerusalem.…
By Joseph Dana November 9, 2011
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