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  This interview was recorded with Anas Arafat in Gaza and Laura Schleifer in the US on May 17, 2025. We are very grateful for their time and their work, and the unimaginable hardship that Anas is enduring in Gaza. We thank them for this interview. Our conversation starts with the formation of Plant the Land Team Gaza as a grassroot collaboration between local Gazan community activists and international solidarity activists within the vegan community and beyond to provide life-sustaining foods and services in a way that respects and sustains all life.  Anas shares details of the situation in Gaza since the blockaid of all aid including food, water and medical supplies since March 2. Palestinians are suffering immense hardship with ongoing violence under the illegal occupation of their land and the genocide and ethnic cleansing being committed by the state of Israel.  We discuss the Nakba: both in it's remembrance this week and the ongoing Nakba being perpetrated in Gaza and the West Bank. Anas and Laura talk about Palestinian solidarity and what people can do to support Palestine.  Please follow Plant the Land Team Gaza here:  https://www.planttheland.org/  https://www.facebook.com/PlantTheLandTeamGaza  Anas on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008448283358  Laura on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008448283358 Also the BDS Movement https://bdsmovement.net/ Vegan BDS https://www.instagram.com/veganbds/   Links to fundraisers that will get dontions directly to Anas in Gaza to continue this work: - GoFundMe: Support Mutual aid in Gaza fundraiser (AUD) https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-mutual-aid-in-gaza - Muslim Giving: Help for Gaza fundraiser (Pounds Stirling) https://www.muslimgiving.org/g4za2025?fbclid=IwY2xjawKV-PVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEycm5BQnB5c0Y2MlVFYzkzAR5IolTSUK4DGseF8PgoHe_e6XCyU2N2RcAuMoa9ibUHLj3MXlKg006lNTB__Q_aem_fEs35cZScBkRLsHgbw6N1w  - Bonfire Plant the Land Team Gaza t-shirt fundraiser (USD) https://www.bonfire.com/plant-the-land-team-gaza-1/  Music we played on the show:  - Falstini Ana by Zain Daqqa  - Ya Tal3een by Dana Salah Please note that due to copyright legislation we are not able to include the songs in our podcast. You can find the songs on the Freedom of Species Spotify playlist here:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3TJQujKYjGFoFP6LhBbaTS?si=6ghUWmzkQpyv...  

Nasser provides commentary on the history of the 1948 Nakba and current news headlines, including reports of Trump's plan to relocate one million Palestinians from Gaza to Libya, and the recent release of a U.S-Israeli captive.Nasser then unpacks and debunks some of the most common myths surrounding the Nakba, looking at the mass displacement and dispossession of Palestinians during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war. He also discusses the significance of the BDS movement in challenging international support for Israel's oppression of Palestinians and in pressuring Israel to comply with international law. Nakba Day rally, May 18, State Library Victoria, from 12 PM. More info.Join the Free Palestine rally every Sunday at the State Library Victoria, from 12 PM.For info on upcoming events and actions, follow APAN and Free Palestine Melbourne.Catch daily broadcast updates via Let's Talk Palestine. Image: @freepalestinemelb 

We'll DM you a Steam code for the great game Tchia if you support MinnMax at the $10 Backstage Pass tier before 5/19/25 - 100 codes available, check social media for availability. https://www.patreon.com/minnmax MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Janet Garcia, Haley MacLean, Jacob Geller, Leo Vader, and special guest Charles Harte talk about Remedy's new co-op first-person shooter set in the Control universe called FBC: Firebreak. Then we get whisked away by the wonder of the soccer-centric game about Ecuador called Despelote and unpack Id's new entry in the iconic franchise with Doom: The Dark Ages. Then we answer questions submitted on Patreon by the community and award the iam8bit question of the week! You can win a prize and help make the show better by supporting us on Patreon and submitting a question! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Watch and share the video version here - https://youtu.be/xc_oL82_LUA Learn more about the Microsoft boycott here - https://www.bdsmovement.net/microsoft Watch Charles Harte's video on FBC: Firebreak here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CP3ameICxSk Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: ITSGONNABEMAY https://www.hellofresh.com/minnmax10fm - Up to 10 free meals and more Level up your game and get 10% off @TurtleBeach with code MINNMAX at turtlebeach.com/MINNMAX! #turtlebeachpod #ad To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below...  00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:36 - FBC: Firebreak 00:29:45 - Turtle Beach 00:31:51 - Despelote 00:55:47 - Hello Fresh 00:58:19 - The BDS Movement and Microsoft 01:03:04 - Doom: The Dark Ages 01:13:41 - Thanking iam8bit - https://www.iam8bit.com/ 01:16:53 - Community questions 02:09:44 - Get A Load Of This Leo's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9GTp2Rk9Q8 Jacob's GALOT - https://www.reddit.com/r/GodofWar/comments/18mudtu/david_jaffes_original_ending_for_kratos_cory/ Janet's GALOT - https://www.mlb.com/news/red-sox-fan-crochets-during-garrett-crochet-starts Hanson's GALOT - https://bsky.app/profile/jparish.bsky.social/post/3lov7lhewis2t Charles' GALOT - https://supercincyexpo.com/ Community GALOT - https://gizmodo.com/labubus-creator-on-the-ugly-cute-sensation-thats-taken-over-the-world-2000600397 Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer. Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Support MinnMax directly on YouTube - https://youtube.com/minnmax/join Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives Catch up on the best of MinnMax - https://bit.ly/4gAc6eq Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/minnmaxshow Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Acknowledgement of Country//Headlines:Protest action ahead of the electionAustralian-made weapons components reaching Israel via third countriesExperts urge an overhaul of Victoria Police oversight systemNew report reveals evictions of Victorian renters due to unpaid rent have increased to five times the 2021 rateMohammed Aruri, a member of the executive of the General Union of Palestinian Workers, joins us from Ramallah to speak about Palestinian workers' struggle across the West Bank and Gaza, conditions since October 2023, and connections with the international labour movement. You can read Palestinian trade unions' May Day 2025 statement - 'No Labor For Genocide - No Complicity With Apartheid', to which GUPW is a signatory - on the BDS Movement's website.//We hear Pauline Vetuna and Leilani (Lay-lani) Fuimaono's segment for 3CR's Disability Day 2022 ''F**K Work (EFF Work)''. They speak on centering disabled REST in labour rights and movements for liberation. In this clip, they speak on the joys of Indigneous anti-capitalist futures, and rest being central to Disability Justice. You can listen back to the whole segment on https://www.3cr.org.au/disabilityday2022//Teresa Hetherington is a community-based aged care worker, a union activist and United Workers Union Aged Care Delegate. Today, Teresa joins us to talk about rights in feminised workforces such as care and support work for May Day. The care sector, such as aged care, home care, disability support and child care, is a women dominated industry and includes a high number of workers with migrant backgrounds. Despite the importance of this work that provides critical support to our communities, it is work that remains systematically undervalued. In our discussion this morning, Teresa will bring us up to date on current working conditions, the fight for fair pay and more.//Jeanine Hourani, an organiser with the Palestinian Youth Movement and member of the Mask Off Maersk committee, discusses the role of international worker solidarity in the Mask Off Maersk campaign. This campaign is enforcing a people's arms embargo on Israel as it continues its genocide of Palestinians in Gaza, with solidarity actions including significant trade union participation underway at logistics chokepoints worldwide. Find out more about the campaign, including how to take action from wherever you are, here.//

A More Civilized Age will not be covering Andor Season 2 as planned, due the the ongoing boycott of Disney Plus by the BDS Movement. This is a surprise to us, as it is likely to you and some explanation is required. Last year, the BDS movement targeted Disney Plus for boycott on the grounds that it has cast Israeli actors in its films who have been cultural ambassadors for Israel and do not support the Palestinian cause for liberation or justice. Additionally, Marvel films have made use of characters who have a history in the comics of being connected to positive depictions of Israel and its intelligence service, the Mossad. We were not aware of this boycott when it was declared, and we were not aware of it when we covered Skeleton Crew earlier this year. We are aware of it now, however, and in becoming aware of it, we had to make an affirmative choice that our ignorance had permitted us to avoid. We were not agreed as to what that choice should be. However, what was clear was that if we went ahead with covering Andor Season 2 while this boycott was in place, we would be arriving at an unacceptable outcome. It was either demand members be willing to compromise their own values and do work they did not feel they could perform in good conscience, or it was to go ahead with a partial panel until we were again able to cover something that was not covered by a BDS boycott. This has been a challenging moment for us. We are all firmly committed to the cause of Palestinian liberation and the end of the ongoing genocide perpetrated by Israel under the pretext of waging a war in response to the October 7, 2023 attacks. However, we have differences of opinion and standards of personal and professional obligations when it comes to how we respond to the Boycott, Divest, and Sanction movement and all its calls for action. Those differences were intensified by the compressed time-frame in which we had to have this discussion. We include these details because it is important to acknowledge that on this point there is real disagreement among us which prevents us from making a more straightforward statement. Similar disagreements will certainly arise in the future, and our views will also continue to evolve and change. However, it's also important to note that we can disagree pretty strongly and continue to work together to make AMCA as good as it can be, a show that every member can participate and take pride in. But we do have news on what we'll be covering next. Beginning in May, we'll be kicking off our coverage of Knights of the Old Republic II. We'll have more info on how we'll be covering that game, what mods (if any) we end up using, and more soon. We thank you so much for your patience. This has been as much of a surprise for us as it is for you, but we're going to focus on making the best possible show we can as we continue to move through the Star Wars catalog. Support the show by going to Patreon.com/civilized! Show Notes Guide To BDS Boycott & Pressure Corporate Priority Targeting Decolonize Palestine, a collection of resources for organizers and anyone who wants to learn more about Palestine Hosted by Rob Zacny (@RobZacny) Featuring Alicia Acampora (@ali_west), Austin Walker (@austin_walker), and Natalie Watson (@nataliewatson) Produced by Austin Walker Music by Jack de Quidt (@notquitereal) Cover art by Xeecee (@xeeceevevo)

Analysis: BDS Movement's Saleh Hijazi on Israel's intensified onslaught on Gaza 9/04/25 by Radio Islam

What does it mean for a university to become a battleground against deep-seated prejudices and historical tensions? In today's episode, we dive into these challenging questions with our distinguished guest, Cary Nelson, a celebrated scholar and ardent advocate for academic freedom.Nelson shares his insights on the intersection of anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism in academia, a topic explored in his new book, "Mindless: What Happened to Universities?" The conversation examines how the lines between critique of Israel and hostility towards Jewish students blur, becoming toxic and divisive forces across campuses, from historical shifts that turned post-1948 anti-Zionism into a rejection of Israel's existence to the phenomenon of hatred and the campus protests that undermine foundational academic values. Nelson calls for reclaiming the core purpose of academia as a community of imperfect learners where dialogue and understanding prevail. In This Episode:Historical context of anti-Zionism and its transformation into anti-SemitismThe unique pressures faced by Jewish students on campusesThe role of social media in spreading campus protestsDistinctions between psychological and intellectual safety in AcademiaThe undermining of the university's role as a space for diverse perspectives About Cary:Cary Nelson is Jubilee Professor of Liberal Arts & Sciences Emeritus at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an affiliated faculty member at the University of Haifa. He holds an honorary doctorate from Ben Gurion University of the Negev. Over his distinguished career, Nelson has authored or edited 36 books and published over 400 essays, focusing on modern poetry, critical theory, the politics of higher education, and issues related to antisemitism and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. From 2006 to 2012, he served as president of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), advocating for academic freedom and shared governance. Nelson's latest work, “Mindless: What Happened to Universities?”, published on March 6, 2025, examines how universities have deviated from their commitment to shared intellectual principles, leading to environments where extremism and intolerance can flourish. Follow Heterodox Academy on:Twitter: https://bit.ly/3Fax5DyFacebook: https://bit.ly/3PMYxfwLinkedIn: https://bit.ly/48IYeuJInstagram: https://bit.ly/46HKfUgSubstack: https://bit.ly/48IhjNF

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this episode we introduce the BDS Movement's official boycott app on PALESTINE DEBRIEF, ask what's the NDP's purpose with Avi Lewis on THE ORCHARDCAST, explore where reproductive rights and sex work intersect on ABORSH and reveal the business lobby behind the push to remove Canada's internal trade barriers on REDEYE.The Harbinger Media Network includes 80 podcasts focused on social, economic and environmental justice and featuring journalists, academics and activists on shows like The Breach Show, Tech Won't Save Us, Press Progress Sources & more.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated for community and campus radio and heard every week on CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, at CFUV 101.9FM in Victoria, on CJUM 101.5FM and CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg, at CiTR 101.9FM and CFRO 100.5FM in Vancouver, at CJTM in Toronto and at CJBU 107.3FM in Sydney, Nova Scotia.  This episode is brought to you by the national independent journalism community unrigged.ca.Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com.

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this episode we introduce the BDS Movement's official boycott app on PALESTINE DEBRIEF, ask what's the NDP's purpose with Avi Lewis on THE ORCHARDCAST, explore where reproductive rights and sex work intersect on ABORSH and reveal the business lobby behind the push to remove Canada's internal trade barriers on REDEYE.The Harbinger Media Network includes 80 podcasts focused on social, economic and environmental justice and featuring journalists, academics and activists on shows like The Breach Show, Tech Won't Save Us, Press Progress Sources & more.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated for community and campus radio and heard every week on CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, at CFUV 101.9FM in Victoria, on CJUM 101.5FM and CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg, at CiTR 101.9FM and CFRO 100.5FM in Vancouver, at CJTM in Toronto and at CJBU 107.3FM in Sydney, Nova Scotia.  This episode is brought to you by the national independent journalism community unrigged.ca.Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com.

Support for Palestinian Cause Gains Momentum through BDS Movement by Radio Islam

"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast which brings listeners to the frontline in the battle against antisemitism and hate. A major frontline in this battle is the effort to dismantle the Jewish state and end the right to Jewish national self-determination through boycotts, divestment campaigns and sanctions - better known as the BDS movement. Some defend it as simply a nonviolent form of protest. The questions we will discuss on today's show is what this movement is, why is it so bad, and how we are combatting it. To help us answer these questions, two members of the staff of JLens joined the show. JLens offers a Jewish lens through which to invest, which includes encouraging companies to expand their economic ties to Israel. Nearly two years ago, ADL acquired JLens in order to place greater emphasis on fighting hate in the corporate boardroom. Dani Nurick, JLens Director of Advocacy, and Allison Marrill, JLens Director of Research were the guests on this podcast. To view ADL resources on the BDS Movement, including the toolkit mentioned on the podcast, visit: https://notoleranceforantisemitism.adl.org/resources and click on the "Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions" tab. You can also go directly to the toolkit by visiting this site: https://www.adl.org/resources/blog/campus-divestment-campaigns-jlens-unpacks-demands-and-consequences To view the JLens report on the economic consequences of BDS by universities, visit this link: https://www.adl.org/resources/report/largest-100-university-endowments-could-lose-33-billion-over-10-years-if-divested For more information about JLens, visit their website: https://www.jlensnetwork.org/.

News headlines // 7:15AM // Madushika, 15-year-old refugee who spoke outside the Victorian Labor office at the rally for refugees on Friday 30th August, taking action against the inhumane immigration policies in so-called Australia and  demanding permanent protect visas for all. For news, updates and actions, please follow the Tamil Refugee Council on Facebook and Instagram at @trcaustralia or Refugee Women Action for Visa Equality on Facebook or on Instagram at @refugeewomenaction 7:30AM // Rosie, who was 15 years old when she was arrested for blockading the world's largest coal port in November 2023 as part of the People's Blockade, on the importance of protesting and the urgent need for climate action. To be a part of this year's blockade, you can go to https://www.risingtide.org.au/. 7:45AM // Marianne Hanson, Associate Professor of International Relations at the University of Queensland and co-chair of The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), speaking with Scheherazade, from Women on the Line, on the implications of AUKUS. In this excerpt, A/Prof Hanson discusses the intersectionality inherent in the push for nuclear disarmament. You can listen to the full interview, originally aired on 26 August, and access Part 1 of this conversation, aired on 7 June, by heading to 3cr.org.au/womenontheline 8:00AM // Liz Strakosch, senior lecturer in politics at the University of Melbourne, member of the NTEU branch committee and executive officer of the Jewish council of Australia, on the impacts of the motion that Unimelb NTEU members overwhelmingly passed late last month to demand the University of Melbourne cut its ties with Israel institutions and endorse the Boycott, Divest and Sanction movement.  8:15AM // Raelene Cooper, Mardudhunera Traditional Custodian from the Save Our Songlines campaign, on the significance of Murujuga in Burrup Peninsula, so-called Western Australia, the ongoing fight to protect her Country as well as her recent appearance at the public hearing for the Senate Environment and Communications Legislation Committee inquiry into the Protecting the Spirit of Sea Country Bill. To follow the campaign you can go to https://www.saveoursonglines.org/. Songs:Coloured Concrete - NehmasisMarliya - Spinifex Gum

Abby Martin is joined by Olivia Katbi, the North America Coordinator for the BDS Movement, to talk about Israel in the 2024 Olympics, Gaza in the context of the presidential election, and everything you need to know about the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement. Olivia has worked on a number of BDS campaigns including successful targeting of G4S, General Mills, Ben & Jerry's, and Intel. You can follow her at X.com/oliviakatbi and her organization https://bdsmovement.net VIDEOS + MERCH + SOCIALS + PATREON + EXCLUSIVE CONTENT :: linktr.ee/empirefiles MUSIC by Anahedron

Which companies have been targeted by anti-Israel activists since October 7th? In Ep. 81, Isaac talks with Ron & Vanessa of the Zachor Legal Institute to discuss anti-Israel activism, boycotts, and the intersection between ESG and the BDS movement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we kōrero with the incredibly talented Richard Symons, a multidisciplinary makeup artist whose journey has taken them from art school in Auckland to the high-pressure world of fashion and editorial makeup. Inspired originally by Lady Gaga's 2009 "Paparazzi" video, Richard's work celebrates transforming non-traditional beauty into art.We cover a lot of ground: from Richard's early fascination with their mother's makeup, to their transition from makeup school to freelancing and photography, breaking into the industry with sheer persistence and networking. You'll hear the details of their experience and *spoiler alert* triumphant win on "Glow Up," the challenges of working grueling 14 hour days, and their thoughts on the evolution of New Zealand's beauty industry.We also dive deep into some personal topics—Richard's experience with gender inclusivity, the impacts of COVID-19 on retail makeup, and their current role as a brow trainer! Plus, we talk about balancing creative work with personal well-being, and why setting incremental goals can be more fulfilling than chasing fixed ones.So grab a coffee, sit back, and enjoy this insightful and fun conversation. And if you enjoyed Richard's story, please take a moment to rate or leave a review for The New Zealand Makeup Podcast. Your feedback helps us bring you more inspiring content!Timestamps(00:00:31) Makeup Career Inspiration(00:03:50) Art of the Unconventional(00:04:57) Childhood Memories(00:06:42) Post-Makeup School(00:10:59) Glow Up Experience(00:24:10) Memorable Projects(00:26:50) Breaking Barriers(00:28:29) Supporting Diversity and Inclusivity(00:29:27) BDS Movement(00:34:06) Gender Fluidity in the Beauty Industry(00:36:16) Drag Makeup(00:39:18) Post-Glow Up(00:41:17) Current Role(00:43:04) Freelance and Creative Work(00:46:19) Goals and 1% Improvements(00:48:11) Creative Inspiration(00:54:48) The Final Three Questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the show's 150th episode Parvez & Omar are joined by the second guest ever to appear on the podcast, Zahra Billoo , Civil rights Attorney and Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations San Francisco Bay Area (CAIR-SFBA). Zahra brings her years of tireless Civil Rights work and activism to bear as she discusses the recent protests and encampments taking place across college campuses placing them within the broader Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement and discussing their overall goals and objectives. The conversation also tackles the criticisms that such protests and encampments have garnered from voices outside of and within the Muslim community, as well as certain initiatives and organizations that some argue seek to normalize relations with the State of Israel and Zionism. About Zahra Billoo Zahra Billoo serves as the Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, San Francisco Bay Area (CAIR-SFBA) office, the oldest CAIR chapter office. Since joining in 2009, Zahra has led the organization through a period of six-fold growth. Today, she manages one of the largest CAIR offices in the country with a team of civil rights and social justice advocates dedicated to the empowerment of American Muslims through legal services, legislative advocacy, and community organizing. Under Zahra's leadership, CAIR-SFBA has filed lawsuits against the United States Department of Justice, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Southwest Airlines, representing American Muslims facing discriminatory treatment. CAIR-SFBA has also significantly expanded its capabilities to provide know-your-rights sessions on a nearly weekly basis to mosques and community members in the San Francisco Bay Area, while also providing direct legal representation to Bay Area residents facing numerous civil rights violations, including FBI interviews, employment discrimination, airport harassment, school bullying, and hate crimes. Zahra's advocacy has included media appearances in local and national media, including MSNBC, NPR, the San Francisco Chronicle, and even FOX News. Among her awards, she received the 2017 Human Rights Award from the Society of American Law Teachers and the 2018 Community Builder Award from People Acting in Community Together (PACT). She was also listed by the San Jose Mercury News as a “Woman to Watch” in March 2017 for Women's History Month, as well as by the Chronicle of Philanthropy in their January 2018 cover story on millennials who lead. She is currently a fellow with Levi Strauss Foundation Pioneers in Justice, a senior fellow with the American Leadership Forum's Silicon Valley Chapter and an alumna of Rockwood's Fellowship for a New California, LeaderSpring's Executive Directors Fellowship, and USC's American Muslim Civil Leadership Institute. Zahra earned her undergraduate degrees from the California State University, Long Beach, and her Juris Doctorate from the University of California, Hastings. She is licensed to practice law in California.    

Original Air Date 2/12/2019 Today we take a look at both the BDS movement and the backlash response to it resulting in firings and legislation in many states (and pending federally) to restrict employment and business opportunities from those who fail to pledge in writing to not support of the boycott of Israel Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Clips and Shows + No Ads!) Join our Discord community! SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: Explaining BDS - The Katie Halper Show - Air Date 10-11-17 We speak to art critic and writer Kareem Estefan, co-editor of “Assuming Boycott: Resistance, Agency, and Cultural Production,” about Boycott, Divest, Sanction (BDS) Ch. 2: Exclusive: Angela Davis Speaks Out on Palestine, BDS & More After Civil Rights Award Is Revoked - Democracy Now! - Air Date 1-11-19 Legendary activist and scholar Angela Davis speaks out after the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute rescinded a human rights award for her, reportedly due to her activism for Palestinian rights. Ch. 3: Pro-Israel Lobby Groups Secretly Admits Cultural Boycott Is Effective, Leaked Report Shows - @TheRealNews - Air Date 12-10-18 Ali Abunimah discusses a leaked report from Creative Community for Peace (CCFP), a front for Israel government-backed lobby group StandWithUs, which admits the cultural boycott is "constantly growing" and "innovative." Ch. 4: Josh Ruebner on BDS Bans - CounterSpin (@FAIRmediawatch) - Air Date 1-31-19 We'll hear about so-called “anti-BDS” laws, and their context, from Josh Ruebner, policy director at the US Campaign for Palestinian Rights. Ch. 5: Senators Sneak Amendment to Make Israel Boycott Illegal - @TheRealNews - Air Date 12-19-18 While Senators Cardin and Portman are trying to sneak a last-minute amendment into the budget bill to make BDS illegal - violating free speech - 26 states are also moving to make boycotts of Israel illegal. We speak to IPS's Phyllis Bennis. Ch. 6: Palestine/Israel, the Firing of Marc Lamont Hill & the Limits of Open Inquiry Part 1 - Speak out with Tim Wise - Air Date 12-3-18 Tim discusses CNN's firing of contributor Marc Lamont Hill (a former guest on the show), for comments he made in favor of full equality and justice for the Palestinian people.   SEE FULL SHOW NOTES MUSIC (Blue Dot Sessions)   Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Thanks for listening! Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com ​ ​ ​

Dear friends & comrades,Welcome back to the Radio Reversal podcast! Happy Sunday, and Eid Mubarak to those of you celebrating this week. We are very excited to be releasing Episode 7 of our current podcast series, following the Justice for Palestine movement here in so-called brisbane, and working to understand the political and moral imperatives of this moment. This series is a small labour of love and solidarity dedicated to everyone who is contending with the relentless violence of colonial racial states: from the Palestinians in Gaza and worldwide who are grieving for their loved ones and for their lands, to West Papuans struggling against Indonesian occupation, to First Nations peoples across the world fighting against ever-changing forms of settler colonial violence and dispossession. In this series, we are working to honour the commitment of everyday people struggling here on the ground, as well as learning from the long-standing and sustained struggle of Palestinian people across the world in their ongoing fight for their homelands. One of the things that comes up consistently across this series is the recognition that struggles against oppression and colonisation must be fought everywhere at once. If you've been listening to the past few episodes of this podcast, you'll know that this is what we've been tracing for the past few episodes. We've been following both long-standing and emergent solidarities: between people struggling against colonialism and racism globally, between people fighting systems of incarceration and surveillance, between people experiencing the brutality of oppression and subjugation in diverse forms. In this episode, we begin to turn to the everyday work of liberation, and the ongoing struggle to build modes of resistance that can disrupt systems of oppression wherever they take root. We begin in this episode with the Palestinian-led movement that uses strategies of Boycott, Divestment & Sanctions to build global support for Palestine. In broad terms: Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) is a Palestinian-led movement for freedom, justice and equality. BDS upholds the simple principle that Palestinians are entitled to the same rights as the rest of humanity.Israel is occupying and colonising Palestinian land, discriminating against Palestinian citizens of Israel and denying Palestinian refugees the right to return to their homes. Inspired by the South African anti-apartheid movement, the BDS call urges action to pressure Israel to comply with international law.BDS is now a vibrant global movement made up of unions, academic associations, churches and grassroots movements across the world. Since its launch in 2005, BDS is having a major impact and is effectively challenging international support for Israeli apartheid and settler-colonialism.This episode is timed to coincide with a major upsurge in global BDS organising. As many of you likely already know, April 15th has been called as a date for a global economic blockade of Israel, including a call for workers across the world to strike from their jobs and participate in direct action to disrupt business as usual for companies complicit in and benefiting from the genocide in Palestine. Here in so-called brisbane, organisers from Shut Down Ferra have called for a half-day blockade of Ferra Engineering in Tingalpa, kicking off bright and early at 5am. You can find more details of that event here and here. In this episode, Roshan digs into the archive to pull out some older conversations about using strategies of Boycott, Divestment & Sanctions here in so-called brisbane, as well as field recordings from Justice for Palestine events over the past decade. You'll hear a lot in this episode from Justice for Palestine organiser Phil Monsour, who has been one of the architects of the BDS movement here in so-called brisbane. You'll also hear some older interviews from the Radio Reversal crew, including the Anna's (Cerreto & Carlson) speaking with the indomitable Palestinian organiser, writer and theorist Jeanine Hourani in 2021. You'll also hear field recordings from the more recent Radio Reversal archive, including discussions of the Boycott, Divestment & Sanctions strategy at community meetings and rallies. We've also borrowed some archival material for this episode from the Brisbane BDS YouTube page. You can find the videos of earlier Justice for Palestine events and BDS actions here: https://m.youtube.com/user/BrisbaneBDSIf you want to dig deeper into the material you've heard in this episode, we recommend checking out Jeanine & her sibling Hasib's article for Overland, which is referenced in our 2021 interview: https://overland.org.au/2021/06/the-politics-and-solidarity-of-food/ You can find lots of detail about the origin and goals of the BDS movement and how it supports the struggle for Palestinian liberation by heading over to the BDS Movement website, the BDS Australia website, and the Australian Palestine Advocacy Network. There's also some helpful explainers in the following news reports from Al-Jazeera in 2018: As always, another jam-packed episode of the Justice for Palestine Magan-djin podcast. A reminder, as usual, that the primary purpose of this podcast is to encourage listeners to get actively involved in the movement for Palestinian liberation, in whatever ways you can. If you'd like to get in touch with us to talk about ways you might be able to support the work of Justice for Palestine Magan-djin, Shut Down Ferra, Queensland Muslim Incorporated and other affiliated groups, please don't hesitate to get in touch. We strongly recommend that you sign up to the Justice for Palestine Magandjin mailing list, if you haven't already, to make sure that you always hear about upcoming events. And if you have any questions, criticisms, or reflections on this episode or the podcast so far, please let us know. Yours in solidarity,Anna (for the Radio Reversal collective) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit radioreversal.substack.com

Alameda County Democrats went berserk earlier this month, now their brethren across the aisle are trying to match their lunacy. Is there something in the water? A Hayward school boardmember made an incendiary comment toward a staffer, Rep. Eric Swalwell's opponent releases attack ad, BDS movement joins Gaza conversation in the East Bay, plus much more!

NTD Good Morning—11/17/20231. 2nd Dead Hostage Found Near Al-Shifa2. Tunnel, Truck With Weapons Found in Gaza Hospital3. Hostage Deal Reportedly in the Works4. Analysis: Will Truce Deal to Release Hostages Happen?5. Israel Signals its Forces Will Move South6. Biden Signs Spending Bill Avoiding Government Shutdown7. Ethics Report: Evidence Santos Broke the Law8. Rep. Jordan Subpoenas Bank of America Over J6 Customer Data9. Supreme Court Says Florida Can't Enforce Anti-Drag Law10. Migrant Crisis: NYC School, Police, Library Budget Cuts11. Woman Made $1M Smuggling Illegal Immigrants Across Border12. Sean 'Diddy' Combs Accused of Rape By Former Partner13. Armstrong Found Guilty in Murder of Cyclist Moriah Wilson14. Dozens Injured in Chicago Train Crash15. Biden: US Has 'Real Differences' With Beijing16. Biden, Xi Meeting: Taiwan a Focus17. Investigation Launched After Hate Complaints at Schools18. BDS Movement and Antisemitism on College Campuses19. Soon You'll Be Able to Buy a Car on Amazon20. Creative AI Scams Are Surging21. Trump Holds Strong Lead in New Hampshire Poll22. NH Defies DNC, Sets Jan. 23 as Primary Date23. 3 GOP Candidates Will Meet in Iowa for 'Family Discussion'24. Dead Hostage Found Near Al-Shifa Hospital25. UNRWA Schools Indoctrination of Hate: UN Watch26. ACLU Sues University of Florida System, DeSantis27. Protester Arrested Over Jewish Man's Death28. Capitol Police: DNC Protest Unlawful29. Balint Becomes First Jewish Rep. to Back Cease-Fire30. 7-Year-Old British Boy Climbs Mount Olympus

Join leading Palestine solidarity activists for a discussion of the role of BDS in solidarity with Palestine. Israel's attack on the 2.3 million Palestinians in the occupied and besieged Gaza Strip has been described by genocide scholars, international law experts and UN officials as “a textbook case of genocide.” Israel's bombardment of Gaza has killed thousands, including over 3,500 children, and destroyed entire neighborhoods, leaving over one million Palestinians displaced. In parallel, Palestinians are being dehumanized and Palestine solidarity is being targeted internationally. It is crucial for all people of conscience to find practical ways to struggle against the root causes of the violence: oppression and injustice. Launched in 2005, the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement is backed by Palestinian grassroots movements, unions, and political parties. BDS calls for an end to international state, corporate and institutional complicity in Israel's regime of oppression so that Palestinians can enjoy their rights. The BDS movement is inspired by the South African anti-apartheid struggle and the US Civil Rights movement, rooted in a century-old heritage of Palestinian popular resistance to settler colonialism and apartheid. BDS has taken the forms of worker strikes, mass demonstrations, public diplomacy, art, and education. As we protest ongoing Israeli war crimes, we must also act to end our own government's complicity in Israeli apartheid. BDS provides the means to exert meaningful material pressure on state and private actors complicit in Israel's violence. Read the Palestinian Civil Society Call for BDS: https://bdsmovement.net/call Speakers: Omar Barghouti is a Palestinian human rights defender and co-founder of the Palestinian-led Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement for Palestinian rights. He is a co-recipient of the 2017 Gandhi Peace Award. He holds a B.Sc. and an M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University, NY, and is pursuing a PhD in Philosophy (ethics) at the University of Amsterdam. He is the author of, BDS: The Global Struggle for Palestinian Rights (Haymarket: 2011). Stefanie Fox, MPH (she/her) is the Executive Director of Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP), a grassroots membership organization that organizes and mobilizes hundreds of thousands of Jews and allies into solidarity with the Palestinian freedom struggle and a vision of Judaism beyond Zionism. Stefanie joined JVP in 2009 as the organization's first National Organizer (when the organization had six chapters and a few hundred members) and played multiple roles as part of the team that grew the organization into the largest progressive Jewish anti-Zionist organization in the world. Olivia Katbi is an organizer with the BDS Movement and is based in Portland, Oregon. She served as the North America coordinator for the Palestinian-led BDS Movement from 2019 to 2022, where she led and supported BDS campaigning across the US and Canada, helping to win several major BDS campaigns, including campaigns targeting G4S, General Mills, and Ben & Jerry's. She also organizes with the Portland chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America, where she served as co-chair from 2017-2021. Moderated by Jason Farbman This event is sponsored by Jewish Voice for Peace and Haymarket Books and is part of Until Liberation: A Series for Palestine by Haymarket Books, cosponsored by Palestinian American Organizations Network, Mondoweiss, Spectre, Dissenters, Tempest, Palestine Deep Dive, The New Arab, and more. Watch the live event recording: https://youtube.com/live/ArBdHIyPj5A Buy books from Haymarket: www.haymarketbooks.org Follow us on Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/haymarketbooks

In another vital episode of Guerrilla History, we close out our Sanctions As War miniseries while continuing to examine Palestine and the various components of the conflict in Occupied Palestine.  This time, we bring on Corinna Mullin to discuss sanctions from below, the BDS movement, and how what those in the West can do to support the Palestine liberation movement.  This is a really important conversation, so be sure to share with anyone you think would benefit from hearing it! Follow the The International People's Tribunal on U.S. Imperialism and CUNY for Palestine for more information on the organizations Corinna is involved with. Corinna Mullin is an anti-imperialist scholar teaching at John Jay and Brooklyn College, City University of New York (CUNY). She researches, writes and teaches about: the politics and political economy of West Asia and North Africa, genealogies of global south security/carceral states, the politics of development, US imperialism, racial capitalism, anti-/decolonial theory and struggles, knowledge production, and popular education. Corinna has been involved in BDS struggles in the US, Tunisia and New York.  You can follow her on twitter @MullinCorinna Help support the show by signing up to our patreon, where you also will get bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/guerrillahistory

Issue 23: November 2023 In this section we bring you two fantastic original pieces. The first piece comes from Asian Provocation, where producer and host Ayoto speaks to Professor Lara Sheehi and Professor Stephen Sheehi, authors of the book Psychoanalysis Under Occupation. Together they reflect on settler colonialism and violence, and the discourses of "normalization," "trauma," "resilience" around those affected. The second piece comes from the team behind The Palestine Podcast, a series from the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign that showcases lectures, talks and interviews featuring leading experts and social justice activists active on the Palestine-Israel issue. In this segment, you will hear from Ronnie Kasrils from the series' 40th episode on ‘Israeli Apartheid: Lessons from Jewish and South African Struggles.' The conversation revolves around the effects of boycotting on changing public opinion and pressuring governments to stop policies of suppression. This piece was shared with permission from the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign and Diensten en Onderzoek Centrum Palestina (DocP), BDS Netherlands, The Rights Forum and Palestine Link. Our theme music is from Lucas Carey, with audio from Epidemic Sound. Cover art by Sian Amber Fletcher. This episode is brought to you by Bear Radio. If you're a producer based in Europe and have an idea for an URSA story, we'd love to hear from you! We're always accepting new pitches.Support for this podcast comes from our Patreon - if you like URSA and all the incredible stories that come with it - then please consider supporting us at patreon.com/ursapodcast. The price you'd spend on a coffee would go to supporting us and our contributors each month.

In the episode, your Sir Auntie Sharmane Fury goes into deeper explanation of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) Movement AND the social media BIG 3 targeted Boycotts. She will cover the importance of targetted boycott over broad boycotts. Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) is a Palestinian-led movement for freedom, justice and equality. BDS upholds the simple principle that Palestinians are entitled to the same rights as the rest of humanity. What is BDS? - https://bdsmovement.net/what-is-bds What to boycott? - https://bdsmovement.net/get-involved/what-to-boycott Amnesty International - https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/campaigns/2022/02/israels-system-of-apartheid/ Human Rights Watch - https://www.hrw.org/report/2021/04/27/threshold-crossed/israeli-authorities-and-crimes-apartheid-and-persecution Palestinian soap collective - https://palestiniansoap.coop/ Philz Coffee - https://philzcoffee.com/ *** 2023 BE YOUR MIXED ASS SELF FUNDRAISER T-SHIRT *** The 2023 Be Your Mixed Ass Self Fundraiser T-Shirt has begun, get your shirts ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. *** NEW SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT *** ⁠Matcha, Masala, & Murder⁠: Blended Besties Spill the Tea, a new show hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sharmane Fury⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rhia Maïr Kaur,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ a couple of Mixed mates musing over matcha, masala, and murder. Introducing Matcha, Masala, and Murder: Blended Besties Spill the Tea, a new show hosted by Sharmane Fury and Rhia Maïr Kaur, two vibrant Mixed Besties who bring their unique perspectives as Black-Japanese-British-American and Punjabi-Welsh individuals. Join them as they examine a myriad of topics, from their shared love for tea, to exploring the complexities of Mixedness, and discussing life's multifaceted experiences. With a blend of curiosity, humor, and an eagerness to explore, they tackle subjects ranging from hobbies and politics to social issues and maybe they'll even solve the occasional murder mystery. So put the kettle on, grab a cuppa, and join Matcha and Masala on their exciting journey of discovery and connection. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @MatchaMasalaMurder * * * You can continue the conversation on our private Facebook group after you listen to this episode at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://facebook.com/groups/militantlymixed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * * * Produced and Edited by Sharmane Fury Music by: David Bogan, the One - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dbtheone.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * * * Connect with us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or send me an email at Sharmane@militantlymixed.com. * * * Militantly Mixed is a fan-sponsored podcast, if you are enjoying the show please consider sponsoring us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paypal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ today! Thank you. This is a ManeHustle Media Podcast. Turn your side hustle into your ManeHustle. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/militantlymixed/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/militantlymixed/support

Please consider making an urgently-needed donation to Crawdads & Taters, as we are ramping up coverage during this genocide. As we find ourselves in the midst of an information war, where critical voices are being censored, banned and bombed, we need your support now more than ever. Please become a subscriber for as little as $3/month at patreon.com/crawdadsandtaters. Episode Description: As the official death toll in Gaza soars to more than 8,500, with 5,500 children likely dead, and US-backed Israel prepares for a ground invasion, we bring you Part 2 of our analysis of the forces at work behind this genocide. Today, we discuss Biden's complicity with war crimes, his unwavering support for Israel, and Biden's history as a Zionist. We define Zionism, and we use a lens of Settler Colonialism, Zionism and Disaster Capitalism for understanding what Israel and the United States are now executing. We also shine a light on Israel's future capitalist development plans for a canal/corridor, and look at how these plans may be connected to the genocide happening in Gaza. As socialists, we understand how capitalism's plans for endless expansion require constant war, genocide and the destruction of nature, and the brutal oppression of the world's most vulnerable. We offer you a list of media resources to stay informed, as non-coporate, anti-war voices are being banned, censored, and bombed. Reading Notes Global Capitalism Has Become Dependent on War-Making to Sustain Itself | Truthout Peace Propaganda And The Promised Land U.S Media & the Israeli Palestinian Conflict 2004 Chris Hedges - Exterminate all the Brutes Noura Erakat: Western Leaders & Media Are Justifying Israel's “Genocidal Campaign” Against Palestinians | Democracy Now! BDS Movement  'Peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia will truly create a new Middle East': Netanyahu Al Jazeera Mondoweiss The Grayzone  MintPress News “Not in Our Name”: 400 Arrested at Jewish-Led Sit-in at NYC's Grand Central Demanding Gaza Ceasefire | Democracy Now!  Gaza Fights For Freedom (2019) | Full Documentary | Directed by Abby Martin 

Laureen and Mike dig into how the BDS movement (Boycotts, Divestment, and Sanctions against Israel) actually works and is it really accomplishing what the organizers hope it will? Also, did you know the biggest pro-Israel group on the planet is Christians United for Israel?  This week you'll learn about CUFI and so much more.  Thank you for listening, subscribing and sharing!

The whole protest movement in Israel today, which allegedly is about protesting the government's "judicial reform", is not going away. It is continuing in Israel and it has even gone abroad.However, it is imperative that people understand that this protest movement is doing tremendous damage to Israel and it has nothing to do with trying to "save Israeli democracy".

Creative Community For Peace Presents Dispelling the Myths with CCFP Director Ari Ingel.   This week in our public square is CCFP Director Ari Ingel discussing the boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement (BDS). The roots of the movement, what its real aims are, and how it impacts the world of entertainment.   To see the slides and videos that accompanied this discussion, please watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/o1r6DONBeok   For more information on CCFP please visit:   Website: https://www.creativecommunityforpeace...   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccfpeace/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccfpeace   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creativecomm...   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ccfpeace?   You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/creativecommunityforpeace

While the BDS (Boycott Divestment Sanctions) movement portrays itself as a grassroots campaign using legal means to combat alleged Israeli crimes, at its core, the movement is radically different. In addition to spreading anti-Israel disinformation, BDS campaigners also frequently use tools of discrimination in their attempt to demonize the Jewish State. While these efforts can take place anywhere, college and university campuses, as well as inside the halls of government, are frequent targets for this battleground aimed at delegitimizing Israel. In the face of these campaigns, many pro-Israel efforts have been launched in response, including the use of legal means. In this week's podcast, we sit down with Ron Machol, the Israel-based Chief Operating Officer of Zachor Legal Institute. Ron has a hi-tech background and is responsible for project development and outreach at the organization. Welcome to The Honest Report podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehonestreport/message

Omar Barghouti, iconic leader of the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement for Palestinian rights, disccusses the aims of the BDS campaign against Israeli apartheid and how it differs from the indiscriminate sanctions the West is applying to Russia because of its invasion of Ukraine. Barghouti discusses the hypocrisy in the West's response to Russia and its response to  Israel's decades-long occupation of Palestinian land and says the racism of the West is on full display. Russia should be sanctioned for its agression,  but boycotting individuals for their identity or political beliefs is not something the BDS movement supports. Barghouti discusses U.S. support for Israeli apartheid and the constant threat from Israel to his activism and to his life.

Boycott From Within member Ofer Neiman: International BDS Movement Challenges Israel's New Ultranationalist, Far Right GovernmentInstitute for Policy Studies' Foreign Policy in Focus Director John Feffer: What Motivates Far Right Voters and How to Win Them BackDefending Rights and Dissent Policy Director Chip Gibbons: As U.S. Pursues Julian Assange Extradition, Press Freedom Groups Demand Charges be DroppedBob Nixon: This Week's Under-reported News Summary – Jan. 4, 2023Taiwan responds to Chinese military threatOmnibus legislation expands tax benefits for the richest AmericansLess cops,  more student conflict mediation with "restorative practices"Visit our website at BTLonline.org for more information, in-depth interviews, related links, transcripts and subscribe to our BTL Weekly Summary and/or podcasts. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET, website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata.Visit our website at BTLonline.org for more information, in-depth interviews, related links and transcripts and to sign up for our BTL Weekly Summary. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET, website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata.

So, the anti-Israel BDS movement even has intimidated the international herbal community as well. Do not miss hearing about what happened to Rivkah Asoulin, the head of Ancient Roots Israel and the conference organizer. And then be prepared to learn all about the next upcoming International Herbal Conference in Israel. Check out the conference here: ancientrootsisrael.com

Join America's Roundtable Radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy in a recent conversation with Arizona's State Treasurer Kimberly Yee focusing on her leadership role in countering the dangerous anti-Israel BDS (Boycott, Sanctions, and Divestment) movement. The conversation highlights the rise of anti-Semitism and how principled leaders across America are calling for principled actions against the BDS movement—a hateful campaign designed to delegitimize Israel and Jewish communities in America and around the world. Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee put investment firm Morningstar on notice and stated that it violated the state's anti-BDS law. The Jewish Insider | Morningstar ESG rating system violates Arizona anti-BDS law, treasurer says (https://jewishinsider.com/2022/08/arizona-kimberly-lee-morningstar-esg-sustainalytics/) “As Treasurer, it is my duty to ensure that Arizona does not do business with companies that are attempting to undermine Israel's economy and violate Arizona's anti-BDS law,” said Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee. “Morningstar's ESG rating subsidiary, Sustainalytics, appears to violate Arizona law by negatively impacting ratings of companies doing business in Israel. I continue to strongly oppose the use of woke ESG ratings in order to keep politics out of Arizonan's livelihoods and retirement accounts.” In Treasurer Yee's letter to Kunal Kapoor, CEO of Morningstar Inc., she informed Kapoor that the company had 30 days within receipt of her letter sent on August 18, 2022, to provide written certification explaining how Morningstar's usage of ESG ratings does not violate Arizona's anti-BDS law. Further, Treasurer Yee required that Morningstar must provide a written averment that they will not engage in any future boycott activities against Israel. “As Arizona's Chief Banking and Investment Officer, I stand with Israel, and I will not allow taxpayer dollars to become victim to the woke political gamesmanship of ESG ratings. ESG ratings are a political scorecard, not a financial scorecard,” said Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee. “I will not allow companies to promote policies that are antisemitic and discriminatory efforts against Israel, which is America's longtime friend and ally, and a significant trade partner with Arizona.” Treasurer Kimberly and Arizona's state government have stood in support of Israel's sovereignty and thwarted efforts of American companies working to boycott Israel. Last year in September 2021, Treasurer Yee withdrew $143 million of Arizona's public funds from Unilever, the parent company of Ben and Jerry's over the ice cream firm's decision to cease sales in Judea and Samaria also known as the West Bank, and east Jerusalem. A published report stated (https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/arizonas-state-treasurer-divests-funds-ben-jerrys-anti-semitic-boycott-israel) — "Arizona will not do business with companies that are attempting to undermine Israel's economy and blatantly disregarding Arizona's law," said Treasurer Kimberly Yee. Further reading: —Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee and 17 Other State Financial Officers Sign a Letter Urging Morningstar Inc. to Terminate all Research and ESG Rating Products that have an Anti-Israel Bias (https://www.aztreasury.gov/_files/ugd/88330d_f76d931e0e12413d9eee8a4c3202f9f7.pdf) —Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee Notifies Morningstar Inc. that their ESG Rating System Violates Arizona's Anti-BDS Law (https://www.aztreasury.gov/_files/ugd/88330d_be269a9c499c4a0cbe41958eb393789f.pdf) —Jewish News Syndicate | Arizona treasurer says investment firm Morningstar violates state anti-BDS law (https://www.jns.org/arizona-treasurer-says-investment-firm-morningstar-violates-state-anti-bds-law/) Bio | Kimberly Yee (https://www.aztreasury.gov/treasurer-kimberly-yee) Kimberly Yee is the State Treasurer of Arizona. She is Arizona's chief banking and investment officer and oversees the cash management of Arizona's $53 billion state budget and payments to agencies, local governments and schools. Upon taking office in January 2019, assets under management were at $15.4 billion. Today, assets under management stand at over $30.2 billion, an increase of 96 percent in 42 months. The Arizona Permanent Land Endowment Trust Fund has also hit historic record highs increasing by $1.9 billion in value under Treasurer Yee's administration as of June 30, 2022. Voluntary deposits into the Local Government Investment Pool have also increased by 75.4 percent under Treasurer Yee's leadership, reaching a balance of $5.54 billion in total assets as of June 30, 2022. Treasurer Yee led the effort to pass a state law requiring students to have financial education in high school before graduation, and was the first State Treasurer to have visited all 15 counties in Arizona during the first year of her administration. Treasurer Yee is the Chairman of the Arizona Board of Investment and State Loan Commission and is a member of the State Land Selection Board. She also serves as Chairman of the Financial Literacy Task Force, Arizona's first-ever statewide body dedicated to advancing personal money management and financial awareness for students, senior citizens, military families and vulnerable populations. Kimberly served as Senate Majority Leader and became the second woman elected to this position in Arizona's history, following U.S. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor who served the position in 1973, forty-four years earlier. https://ileaderssummit.org/services/americas-roundtable-radio/ https://ileaderssummit.org/ | https://jerusalemleaderssummit.com/ America's Roundtable on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-roundtable/id1518878472 Twitter: @KimberlyYeeAZ @ileaderssummit @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit. America's Roundtable from Washington D.C. informs, educates, empowers and challenges the listening audience about the importance to restore, strengthen, and protect our freedoms, the rule of law, and free markets. America's Roundtable advances the ideas of freedom, the significance of freedom of speech, limited government, and the application of free market principles to solve problems. America's Roundtable presents in-depth analysis of current events and public policy issues while applying America's founding principles. America's Roundtable radio program - a strategic initiative of International Leaders Summit, focuses on America's economy, healthcare reform, rule of law, security and trade, and its strategic partnership with rule of law nations around the world. The radio program features high-ranking US administration officials, cabinet members, members of Congress, state government officials, distinguished diplomats, business and media leaders and influential thinkers from around the world. America's Roundtable is aired by Lanser Broadcasting Corporation on 96.5 FM and 98.9 FM, covering Michigan's major market and the upper Midwest, SuperTalk Mississippi Media's 12 radio stations and 50 affiliates reaching every county in Mississippi and also heard in parts of the neighboring states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee, and through podcast on Apple Podcasts and other key online platforms.

There are only a few topics of conversation which can cause as much divisiveness and disagreement as Israel. So how and why did Israel become the “boogeyman of polite conversation” in much of global discourse, particularly given the country's relevance in the world of technology and global economics? Equally importantly, how much of a threat is BDS, the Boycott Divestment Sanctions movement, to Israel? Or, are anti-Israel campaigns like BDS a larger threat to Jewish security in the Diaspora? In this week's podcast, we sit down with Aviva Klompas, for her insights and perspectives. Aviva is Co-Founder of Boundless Israel, a new think-action tank partnering with community leaders to revitalize Israel education and take bold collective action to combat Jew-hatred Welcome to The Honest Report podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehonestreport/message

On this week's podcast, part 2 of the truth about BDS, host Laurie Cardoza Moore speaks from Cape Town during PJTN's 2019 seminar in South Africa. Why has the ongoing hatred of Israel swept the world through the BDS Movement, a movement born in Durban, South Africa in the early 2000s? Amid all, Jewish ingenuity, innovations, technology, and leadership in scientific research and business continue to make them a beacon to a world that would hate them! Tune in to learn more!

Did you know that the modern "BDS" Movement was actually born in Durban, South Africa? Today's podcast traces the infamous steps of BDS.Apartheid was a system of institutionalized racial segregation that existed in South Africa from 1948 until the early 1990s. In September of 2001, a Human Rights Conference in Durban South Africa named Israel an apartheid state and thus launched today's antisemitic BDS movement.PJTN did a meeting series in South Africa several years ago and traced the infamous trail of BDS. Our mission included a screening of our documentary film about the BDS movement titled "Boycott This." Following the screening, we had a panel discussion with distinguished guests who are experts in their fields. Our discussion centered on our biblical responsibility to stand with Israel and the Jewish people against the rise of antisemitism, specifically as it pertains to the BDS movement. The information we gathered on this panel is priceless as you'll discover on this week's podcast!

If you were told the word "Italy," what words come to mind? Pasta, beautiful, or cobblestones perhaps? If you were told the word China, perhaps you'd think of The Great Wall, The Yangtze River, or Chinese food. But when people think of Israel, what words come to mind? Even among Jews, Israel is often associated with anti-Israel disinformation. How did anti-Israel groups brand Israel so successfully, and what should be Israel's brand in return? Hi-tech, cherry tomatoes, or something else? In this week's episode of The Honest Report podcast, we sit down with Itzik Yarkoni, founder of BOMAH (Brand of Milk & Honey) for his take on what branding means, and how Israel's opponents have been successful, and how he thinks Israel should brand itself. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehonestreport/message

In this interview, Jeff talks to Calev Myers, Founder and Chairman of The ARISE Foundation which connects international businesspeople to Israel, countering the BDS movement. Calev explains how the BDS movement is an antisemitic movement that prevents peace and harms Palestinians as well as Israelis. He emphasizes how Bible-Believers need to support Israel as this is God's plan for blessing the entire world. First Century Foundations is a Charity that supports ministries in Jerusalem and many other parts of the country of Israel. Our mission is to turn hearts around the world toward the land, people and God of Israel. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW HERE. https://firstcenturyfoundations.com/donate/You can watch this entire episode on our YouTube channel: Make sure you subscribe so you can be notified of First Century Foundations' regular uploads! https://firstcenturyfoundations.com/media/podcast/Support the show

Featuring Omar Barghouti (Palestinian human rights defender & co-founder of the Palestinian-led Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement), Brian Hauss (ACLU) and Olivia Katbi (North America Coordinator for the Palestinian-led Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) Movement). Co-moderated by Lara Friedman (FMEP) & Khaled Elgindy (MEI). Recorded March 18, 2022. This podcast is Part 6 of an 8-part series of webinars/podcasts. For more information regarding this series, and links to the other sessions, please see: https://fmep.org/resource/2022-congressional-briefing-series-israel-palestine-hot-topics-in-congress/ In this session we explored issues surrounding growing grassroots protest of Israeli policies, including via support of boycotts, divestment campaigns, and calls for sanctions (BDS) — and the parallel rise in efforts, including in Congress, to delegitimize and legislate against such protests.

Since its inception, the BDS movement against Israel has not only sought to demonize the Jewish State, but to intimidate Jewish students and anyone connected with Israel. At the University of Toronto, the anti-Israel campaign of intimidation has continued for years, but recently, a Jewish student secured a major victory on campus, with the university administration withholding more than $10,000 in fees for the student union allocated for anti-Israel activities. In this week's podcast, we sit down with Chaim Katz, a former graduate student at the University of Toronto, and discuss his involvement in getting the university to hold the anti-Israel groups on campus accountable. Welcome to The Honest Report podcast. Please subscribe to our podcast, leave a review, and share our show. If you are interested in sponsoring a podcast, visit the HonestReporting Canada website. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehonestreport/message

Fred Zeidman, a prominent Houston based business and civic leader, joins America's Roundtable co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy in addressing the importance of America securing its energy independence amid the adverse economic impact on American families and businesses, the state of US-Israel relations, the challenges in the Middle East and the accomplishments of the historic Abraham Accords and how it impacts of the United States' policy in the region and beyond. The conversation will also bring to the forefront the rise of anti-Semitism and the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement (BDS) targeting Israel. Fred Zeidman presents a principled approach on how America's stakeholders and leaders can best address this growing concern. Fred Zeidman is the Co-Chair and Director of Council for a Secure America. He served as Chairman of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council and was appointed by President George W. Bush in March 2002, serving in that position from 2002-2010. Mr. Zeidman also is Chairman Emeritus of the University of Texas Health Science System Houston, interim Chief Financial Officer of the Texas Heart Institute and serves on the Board of the Institute for Rehabilitation and Research (TIRR). He further serves on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the University of Saint Thomas and Houston Community College. Mr. Zeidman currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Petroflow Energy, and as a Director of Petro River Oil, Hyperdynamics Corp., Straight Path Communications, Inc. and Prosperity Bank in Houston. He was formerly Chairman of The Gordian Group, Chairman of the Board of SulphCo Inc., Chief Restructuring Officer of Transmeridian Exploration, Inc. and Bankruptcy Trustee of AremisSoft Corp. He has previously served as Chairman of the Board of Seitel Inc. and Unibar, Inc. Fred Zeidman serves on the board of the Republican Jewish Coalition and the Development Corporation of Israel (Israel Bonds), and served on the Board of the National World War II Museum. https://ileaderssummit.org/services/americas-roundtable-radio/ https://ileaderssummit.org/ | https://jerusalemleaderssummit.com/ America's Roundtable on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-roundtable/id1518878472 Twitter: @ileaderssummit @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit. America's Roundtable from Washington D.C. informs, educates, empowers and challenges the listening audience about the importance to restore, strengthen, and protect our freedoms, the rule of law, and free markets. America's Roundtable advances the ideas of freedom, the significance of freedom of speech, limited government, and the application of free market principles to solve problems. America's Roundtable presents in-depth analysis of current events and public policy issues while applying America's founding principles. America's Roundtable radio program - a strategic initiative of International Leaders Summit, focuses on America's economy, healthcare reform, rule of law, security and trade, and its strategic partnership with rule of law nations around the world. The radio program features high-ranking US administration officials, cabinet members, members of Congress, state government officials, distinguished diplomats, business and media leaders and influential thinkers from around the world. America's Roundtable is aired by Lanser Broadcasting Corporation on 96.5 FM and 98.9 FM, covering Michigan's major market and the upper Midwest, SuperTalk Mississippi Media's 12 radio stations and 50 affiliates reaching every county in Mississippi and also heard in parts of the neighboring states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee, and through podcast on Apple Podcasts and other key online platforms.

Chris Mitchell, CBN News' Middle East Bureau Chief joins America's Roundtable co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy in a timely conversation on the current state of US-Israel relations, and the Iran threat targeting Israel, the region and US interests. Chris Mitchell in his international broadcast piece and online platform states: “The war of words between Israel and Iran is intensifying. The rhetoric comes at a time when the nuclear talks in Vienna to stop Iran's nuclear program seem stalled. When Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz met with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin last week, he reportedly presented a timeline for an Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear program and told Lloyd that Israel is “preparing for the Iranian challenge at the operational level.” The discussion also brings to the forefront the waning support of American support for Israel, including the dramatic decline of Evangelical youth and America's center-left for the Jewish state's sovereignty. The greater concerns of the BDS movement targeting Israel remains a growing concern adversely impacting Arab and Jewish families working in companies located in Judea and Samaria, also known as the West Bank. In light of the challenges faced by the inhabitants of the Middle East, America's Roundtable co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy review the accomplishments of the Abraham Accords which were signed a year ago in Washington, DC and how Israel and Arab states are promoting people-to-people exchanges and advancing trade and investments. Chris Mitchell also highlights the renovations at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, Judea and Samaria, and how 2.5 billion Christians around the world including 70% of Americans celebrate the religious events which began in the Holy Land. https://ileaderssummit.org/services/americas-roundtable-radio/ https://ileaderssummit.org/ | https://jerusalemleaderssummit.com/ America's Roundtable on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-roundtable/id1518878472 Twitter: @ChrisCBNNews @ileaderssummit @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit. America's Roundtable from Washington D.C. informs, educates, empowers and challenges the listening audience about the importance to restore, strengthen, and protect our freedoms, the rule of law, and free markets. America's Roundtable advances the ideas of freedom, the significance of freedom of speech, limited government, and the application of free market principles to solve problems. America's Roundtable presents in-depth analysis of current events and public policy issues while applying America's founding principles. America's Roundtable radio program - a strategic initiative of International Leaders Summit, focuses on America's economy, healthcare reform, rule of law, security and trade, and its strategic partnership with rule of law nations around the world. The radio program features high-ranking US administration officials, cabinet members, members of Congress, state government officials, distinguished diplomats, business and media leaders and influential thinkers from around the world. America's Roundtable is aired by Lanser Broadcasting Corporation on 96.5 FM and 98.9 FM, covering Michigan's major market and the upper Midwest, SuperTalk Mississippi Media's 12 radio stations and 50 affiliates reaching every county in Mississippi and also heard in parts of the neighboring states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee, and through podcast on Apple Podcasts and other key online platforms.

What is the BDS movement?

Israel isn't much bigger than New Jersey and it's home to only about nine million people, but it's one of the most important--and criticized—countries in the world. American evangelical Christians have been one of Israel's closest allies for decades, but do you know why? Do you know the Biblical significance of Israel today?Skip Heitzig's understanding of this Jewish nation runs deep and he joined me on this episode to explain what you need to know about historic and modern Israel. Skip has lived in Israel and visited it 41 times. He's also the senior pastor of Calvary Church of Albuquerque and a good friend of my family.Scripture Referenced:Isaiah 11:11, 66Psalm 2Jeremiah 33:3Romans 11Genesis 3, 6Revelation 12Matthew 22 Samuel & 1 Chronicles (The Promise to David)Ezekiel 5Daniel 11Going Farther:Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Prayer Line – 888-388-2683, or online: https://lp.billygraham.org/coronavirus-call-line/Bloodline: Tracing God's Rescue Plan from Eden to Eternity, by Skip Heitzig -- https://shop.calvaryabq.org/mm5/merchant.mvc?Session_ID=f453b4ab250b1961cb0d93ccc97b5529&Store_Code=CALVARY&Screen=PROD&Product_Code=B531Biography of God, by Skip Heitzig -- https://shop.calvaryabq.org/mm5/merchant.mvc?Session_ID=f453b4ab250b1961cb0d93ccc97b5529&Store_Code=CALVARY&Screen=PROD&Product_Code=B542Websites:Billy Graham Evangelistic Association -- https://billygraham.org Billy Graham Radio – https://billygrahamradio.orgSamaritan's Purse – https://samaritanspurse.org/7 Days in the Holy Land with Franklin Graham and Cissie Graham Lynch -- https://billygraham.org/video/7-days-in-the-holy-land/Connect with Skip Heitzig -- https://connectwithskip.com/Social Media:Cissie Graham Lynch Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/CissieGrahamLynchCissie Graham Lynch Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/cissiegrahamlynch/Cissie Graham Lynch Twitter -- https://twitter.com/CissieGLynchBilly Graham Evangelistic Association Facebook -- 

Wait, don’t click away. We know. We know. There are a lot of important “isms” out there, and many are in the news these days. So, why should you give this particular one your attention? You might think anti-Semitism isn’t really a problem anymore, post-Holocaust, but hang on a sec. Give a listen, and find out more. You’ll probably hear things you’ve never heard before, plus some powerful insights into how good people can be swayed into unfortunate beliefs. In this episode of A Jew and A Gentile Discuss, Carly asks Ezra: The definition of anti-Semitism Where anti-Semitism stems from If it still exists today What the BDS Movement against Israel is If being anti-Israel is anti-Semitic Why anti-Semitism is a serious problem Reasons why a Christian should care about anti-Semitism What we can do about it In turn, Ezra asks Carly to share what she has seen of anti-Semitism, and her answer holds a word of caution for

What is it like when Proud Boys and Zionists attack you online at the same time? We spoke to Olivia Katbi Smith, national U.S. organizer for the BDS Movement and co-chair of the Portland chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America. In the last few weeks, Olivia was one of the targets of a doxxing attack by a member of the Proud Boys. Shortly after, she was named the "Anti-Semite of the Week" by a rightwing organization created to harass pro-Palestinian activists. Michael Arria spoke to Meera Shah, senior staff attorney at Palestine Legal, about their new website that tracks anti-BDS legislation around the U.S. These bills, in both federal and state legislatures, are direct attacks on basic free speech protections and will have repercussions far beyond the movement to end the Israeli occupation of Palestine. Links: News & Observer: NCSU investigating employee accused of Proud Boys membership. He calls it 'slander.' Willamette Week: Portland's Democratic Socialists of America Co-Chair Is Suing an Alleged Proud Boy for Doxxing Anonymous Comrads Collective: Doxer Gets Doxed: "Proud Boy" Chadwick Jason Seagraves of NCSU DSA's BDS and Palestine Working Group on Twitter BDS Movement Palestine Legal and their new legislation tracker site.

11/23 Interview with David Brog, Co-Founder of Christians United for Israel and Executive Founder of The Maccabee Task Force, on combating college campus anti-Semitism and the BDS movement.

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It's the last week of summer, and Julie & Brandy are partying like they don't need rehab. There's no news, and anything significant is happening because Trump is insane. From hawking his golf resort at the G7 Summit, to threatening to buy Greenland, the president is on a one-way train to crazy town. Last week, he told the Prime Minister of Israel to deny entrance to two American Congresswomen because they are members of the BDS Movement, so to round out the episode, Julie takes Brandy to BDSM Scheww. The whole thing is very random, but if you can make sense through their hangovers, you just might learn something. **************************************************************************************************************************** *** Subscribe to our Patreon Podcast! https://www.patreon.com/dumbgaypolitics **** *** Check out our website! https://www.julieandbrandy.com  *****  *****  Dumb Gay Politics with Julie & Brandy  **** Julie Goldman ****  Brandy Howard  **** Julie and Brandy ***  The People's Couch ***  DGP *** Gay Podcast ***  Starburns Audio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Floriana Pagano, Donncha O Cearbhaill During this session we will offer a short history of DDoS – from the Zapatistas' use of Floodnet and the “Netstrikes” and “Virtual Sit-Ins” at the turn of the millennium, to Anonymous' campaigns and political actions against Estonia, Georgia and Ukraine, up to more recent and disruptive episodes like the attacks against Krebs on Security and Dyn. A description of 3 case studies reported by Deflect Labs in 2016 – targeting an independent news site in Ukraine, the website of the Palestinian global campaign BDS Movement and the official website of Black Lives Matter – will illustrate how DDoS is being used by governments, local authorities and hacker crews alike to censor critical voices online. Beyond the hype generated by Mirai and other software for managing botnets, launching a DDoS attack is becoming easier and cheaper by the day, and the risk of a “democratization of online censorship”, as Brian Krebs has called it, is growing. Even if websites of independent media and civil society organizations can be protected by free DDoS mitigation infrastructures like Deflect.ca, the protection measures these services can offer have their limits, and it's important to explore solutions based on community action. This session will aim at starting a conversation with groups that are particularly vulnerable to DDoS attacks, to find common ground in solidarity against the threat of DDoS-based censorship. How big are the risks? What are our needs before, during and after the attacks? How can we defend ourselves and band together to do so more effectively? During the second part of the session the public will be invited to share their experiences of DDoS attacks, those at risk of attack to discuss their needs, and those in a position to help to consider how we can collaborate. The purpose of this session is to gather information on our community's needs and capabilities and to start developing standards for threat-intelligence sharing among peers and participants of re:publica.