Two sides of unity and commemoration
For years and several attempted peace processes the negotiations, press conferences, pledges of good-faith gestures, etc. have all been undermined by the glaring, unpleasant reality
A Word on Anti-Semitism
I know I’m entering into a contentious arena by bringing up the issue of anti-Semitism. However, I think it is important to discuss the term and what it does and does not entail as we consider the rhetoric that surrounds the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Back to basics: simplifying the Israel/Palestine discussion
This week I have a friend visiting in Jerusalem from the U.S.
Existentializing the Conflict
In her article last week on social media, Kristin Hissong reminded us how important social media (and I would add media in general) is for helping to “set the tone of how the U.S. government reflects its polity.”
Social Media: Apathy or Activism?
Last week, during a discussion about the role of civil society in the current Middle East unrest, a student in my class raised a question about the contrasting roles of social networking sites in the political engagement, or activity, of a country’s people.
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Oscar Correia on A Word on Anti-Semitism
Hi Catherine Orsborn, Your article anti-semitism is very instructive, I did an interview with Emek Shaveh this month and see how...Asim Ghani on Ras al-Amud, a name I’m not “Supposed” to Know
On Facebook I often refer to myself as a "Global Palestinian." I must be a Palestinian in some way to...Asim Ghani on Stay Human
Thank you for the detailed explanation, Catherine. I'd always wondered what it meant. :)Ryan Linstrom on A Time to Move Forward…
Hey Rana! Thanks for the comment - you're totally right, this is a universal right that was established earlier in...Rana on A Time to Move Forward…
i think the RIght to Return was established under the UN Charter 1945, not in 1948, this is a UNiversal...