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June 5, 2016
Sunday Reads: Ali’s Jewish grandson, Can the US really promote democracy abroad?
How California’s anti-BDS bill became ‘no longer a pro-Israel bill’
Just three months ago, it seemed that an anti-Boycott, Divest, Sanctions (BDS) bill being considered in Sacramento was on track to become a sure win for pro-Israel politicians and advocacy groups aiming to stem the growing BDS movement. That bill, AB 2844, finally passed the Assembly on Thursday—but not before the Democratic-controlled Appropriations Committee completely transformed it, to the point that many of the bill’s original backers say they will not support it further unless California’s Senate makes significant changes.
Fight BDS with a pro-Palestinian narrative
After attending two anti-Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) conferences in New York City over two days last week – one organized by Israel’s Mission to the United Nations and one by the Conference of Presidents – I have some clarity about how to combat this demon.
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