Advertisements 2023 has been an eventful year in Palestine. Unfortunately, “eventful in Palestine” generally means bloody, and there is no doubt that this has been a particularly bloody year. Yet there has been more in 2023, as we have seen profound shifts in the political realities in key areas. NothingContinue Reading
Advertisements The midterms aren’t over yet, but it’s already clear that this was an historic disappointment for Republicans. Despite making sure that they mostly backed candidates who had little or no chance of losing, AIPAC suffered a few setbacks, most notably failing in their bid to defeat Summer Lee inContinue Reading
Advertisements The most high-profile fight yet that AIPAC is trying to decide with its money is in Michigan, where two incumbents–progressive Andy Levin and conservative Haley Stevens–are facing off. AIPAC’s all-out assault on Levin–a self-declared Zionist and high-profile Jewish member of Congress–redraws the political map around Israel, especially in racesContinue Reading
Advertisements In my latest piece for Mondoweiss, I examine two primary races in Pennsylvania and what lessons they hold for Palestine advocacy. One is the apparent victory of Summer Lee in the 12th congressional district. The other is John Fetterman’s victory for the Democratic nomination for Senate. Lee has been attackedContinue Reading
