75 years after the Nakba that expelled Palestinians from their homes, a new Nakba is happening. Western governments blindly censor Palestinian voices. Israel exports its police and military methods to the ‘civilized world’, while South Africa recognizes another Apartheid happening. Graham Douglas / The Prisma The Jews who […]
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How social media companies have censored Palestinian voices
The role of social media platforms in modern discourse is undeniable, but their handling of politically sensitive topics, particularly the Israel-Palestine conflict, has raised significant concerns. Dorset Eye* Critics argue that social media companies, under the guise of moderation, have systematically censored Palestinian voices, limiting their ability to […]
Lessons for pro-Palestine activists
The Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) in the 1980s and the pro-Palestine movement have both faced intense scrutiny and demonization. Despite operating in different contexts, both share common strategies and challenges in countering negative portrayals. Understanding how the CND operated can provide a roadmap for the progressive movements of today. […]
Palestine boycott: Barclays no longer holds shares in Elbit Systems
In what looks like a major win for campaigners, Barclays appears to no longer hold shareholdings in Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems. Jasmine Owens / Ethical Consumer* In the past year Barclays has been a key target of Palestinian human rights campaigners because of its investments in a […]
“Different futures teeter on the brink of collapse and consolidation”
Anyone seeking to become acquainted with the work of Źiźek could do worse than settle down to the thirteen essays, published in October and affordably priced, in “Against progress”. Sean Sheehan Here are some of the topics covered and Źiźek’s take on them. From the “Absolute invariants” essay […]