Critiquing Israel Policy Worse Than White Nationalism, Says GOP Leader: Reason Roundup
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Florida Sanctions Airbnb for Removing West Bank Properties
Gov. Ron DeSantis essentially accused the company of taking part in a boycott of Israel. It has 20,000 properties in the country.
Are Boycotts Protected by the First Amendment?
Only if you like the cause they serve, according to supporters of laws that target the anti-Israel BDS movement
A Texas Speech Pathologist Sues for Her 1st Amendment Right to Boycott Israel
Bahia Amawi's political beliefs have nothing to do with her skill as a speech pathologist.
University of Michigan Punished a Professor for Refusing to Write a Recommendation Letter for a Student Studying in Israel
Trying to compel this sort of speech violates the rights of professors.
To Placate Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Blocks Medical Marijuana Exports
The interference seems inconsistent with the president's support for cannabis as a medicine.
The Logan Act Is Awful, and No, It's Not Going to Take Down Trump's Administration
This federal law is about punishing the speech of political enemies, not protecting sensitive international negotiations.
'Get Out or We Will Kill You': Jewish Students Allege Censorship and Harassment in Campus Lawsuit
But the same lawsuit at San Francisco State University seeks to censor opponents as well
Trump: Uniquely Qualified for an Israeli-Palestinian Peace Deal?
Trump isn't very engaged with the issue. Maybe that's a good thing.
Donald Trump Doesn't Care If Israel and the Palestinians Make Peace
With an off-hand remark, the president indicates the status quo of U.S.-supported Israeli occupation is fine with him.
Israel Moves Toward Decriminalizing Marijuana Use
Under Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan's plan, there would be no penalties for private use, while public use would be subject to fines.
Fordham U. Bans Pro-Palestinian Student Group Because of Its 'Political Goals'
Provocative political activism of the left-wing variety faces a free speech challenge.
Fighting Anti-Semitism With Intolerance
A bill aimed at protecting Jewish students from discrimination would have a chilling effect on constitutionally protected speech.
Why the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act Would Chill Constitutionally Protected Speech
The bill, unanimously approved by the Senate last week, intensifies the conflict between antidiscrimination law and freedom of speech.
President-Elect Trump Will Likely Not Oppose Israeli Settlement Expansion in West Bank
Every U.S. president since 1967 has officially opposed settlements as an obstacle to peace.
No, the U.S. Navy Isn't Battling Breast-Cancer With Pink Fighter Jets—But Israel Is
America's pink F9F-8 Cougar lives aboard the USS Lexington, a retired naval ship turned private Texas military museum.
Janet Napolitano Defends Free Speech on University of California Campus
But UC's president has some blind spots in her pro-free speech stance.
Anti-Israel Speech on Campus Shouldn't Be Banned, According to CUNY Investigation
Report states "CUNY cannot punish" pro-Palestinian group for their politics, but "can still condemn" anti-Semitism.
U.S. Military Industrial Complex Gets Huge Subsidy in the Form of Record-Breaking Aid Package for Israel
Israel is fully capable of funding its own defense, but now they'll have billions more to spend on U.S. weaponry.
Many Bernie Sanders Delegates Protest DNC Platform's Lack of Support for Palestinians
"Our unlimited support for Israel is very unreasonable and it distorts the understanding of the reality on the ground," one delegate tells Reason.
New York Senator Moves to Defund Student Groups That Oppose Israel
Republican state Sen. Jacks Martins says "hate speech" such as calling for a boycott of Israel has no place on campus.
Muslim Students Want San Diego State President to Resign for Failing to Protect Their Feelings
Students surrounded SDSU President Elliot Hirshman and prevented him from moving.
Pro-Palestinian Activists Shout Down Jerusalem Mayor's Speech at San Francisco State University
Respect for free expression goes out the window when it comes to Israel/Palestine issues on college campuses.
Ban Pro-Palestinian Group from CUNY Campuses, 35 NY Lawmakers Say
Bipartisan gaggle of politicians equate incendiary political speech on campus with "intimidation."
Bernie Sanders Skipped AIPAC, But Gave a Middle East Policy Speech Anyway
Unlike Hillary Clinton and the Republicans at the pro-Israel lobby conference, Sanders acknowledged there are two sides to peace negotiations.
U of California May Ban "Anti-Zionism" on Campus, Blurring Line Between Political Speech and Hate Speech
In the name of fighting intolerance, legitimate political debate is threatened.
Israel, Gay Marriage, Boycotts, and the Right to Withhold Consent
Who can participate in a boycott?
Why Won't Iran Act Like Our Enemy?
What's a war party to do when the Official Enemy won't act like it?
Top 10 Foreign Affairs Stories of 2015 That Will Matter in 2016
What you need to know about the year's biggest international hotspots, revolutions, and brewing conflicts.
Are Pro-Palestinian Students the Biggest Losers in the Campus Free Speech Wars?
George Washington University demanded student take down his Palestinian flag.
Can a Nice Muslim Girl from Maryland Really Identify as Jewish?
Amna Farooqi, Muslim head of Israel-advocacy group J Street, says she is "culturally Jewish."
U.S.-Israel Conflicts of Interest Now Impossible to Ignore
Iran should be thanked for this valuable service.
No, American Taxpayers Shouldn't 'Compensate' Israel for the Iran Deal
The Obama administration, of course, is amenable.
NPR Repeats False Claim Bernie Sanders is Israeli Citizen, Got it From Facebook
Sanders' far left base tends to be anti-Israel whereas Sanders does not.
Israel's Police Chief Suggests Marijuana Should Be Decriminalized
Politicians on the left and right say recreational use should be legal.
