Palestine
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.
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.
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.
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.
Are Pro-Palestinian Students the Biggest Losers in the Campus Free Speech Wars?
George Washington University demanded student take down his Palestinian flag.
It's Time to Rethink America's Relationship With Israel
Maybe Israeli politicians will act more responsibly if they don't have the American people to fall back on.
Palestinian Man Plows Car Through Group in Jerusalem, Killing Baby
Seven others injured; driver killed by police.
Israel's Netanyahu Says ISIS and Hamas Basically the Same
Not a great way to make friends with neighbors.
Steven Salaita and the Tyranny of 'Hate Speech'
"Hate" is in the eye of the beholder.
Hamas: Agreement Reached on Gaza Ceasefire
Negotiated in Egypt--no confirmation from Israel yet
Hamas Admits Responsibility for Kidnapping, Killing Israeli Teens
First time they've admitted to actions that led to current battle.
Snowden: NSA Helps Israel By Spying on Gaza
The relationship has, on at least one occasion, entailed the covert payment of a large amount of cash to Israeli operatives.
UN, US Condemn Israeli Strike That Hit School
Israeli forces deny intentionally targeting the site
Seriously, What Is John Kerry Doing?
We have either an incompetent secretary of state or a momentous shift in Middle East policy.
Palestinians Accuse Israel of War Crimes in Gaza
Officials filed a complaint Friday to the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
Israeli Forces Kill At Least 15 People in Shelling of U.N. School in Gaza
The Israeli military had no immediate comment.
You're Paying for That War in Gaza
Don't ask whether the U.S. will get involved—ask how it's involved already.
