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November 12, 2008

It can’t happen here

\”People choose to remain gay, and people choose to remain Jewish,\” said an organizer. \”Why should the majority of us be forced to honor that choice?\”

Post-election healing — kumbaya in class and at the beach

Now that the election is over and campaign exaggerations can give way to reality, in schools, and everywhere else, people are making efforts to put things back into perspective. While a lot of healing may still be needed before that sort of unity can move beyond a Saturday night at the beach, one uniting factor all agree on is that this election brought a new level of political awareness and passion across party lines and across ages.

HaDag Nachash: Atypical Israel band hip-hops to Hollywood

Its six members, known for their mix of funk, hip-hop, rock and reggae, rose to the top of the Israeli charts with smart, biting lyrics that reflect Israeli life and appeal to Israel\’s growing hip-hop scene. The songs often express a leftist point of view and are critical of everything Israeli.

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