Rare Congressional event: 20 Dems debate Israel-Palestine

A special gathering of Dem House members discussed Israel-Palestine… here’s what they said.

Trends in Congress spell hope for Palestinians

Capitol Hill has for years been a no-questions-asked, pro-Israel fortress, with Israel advocates calling the shots and taking down their detractors. Now that tide may be turning, and Israel partisans are not happy.

Irrational Right has a literal target on Omar's back

So much hate, so much paranoia against a woman who is merely telling the truth.

Kathryn ShihadahApril 9, 2019ilhan omar, hijab, shharia law, sharia law, israel lobbyComment

AIPAC members have talked for years about their influence in Washington

What Congresswoman Ilhan Omar said about AIPAC is, of course true. AIPAC operatives have been saying it for years.

Kathryn ShihadahFebruary 15, 2019ilhan omar, aipac, israel lobby, anti semitismComment

from NYT: Time to Break the Silence on Palestine

Martin Luther King Jr. ‘s allies urged him to remain silent about the Vietnam War, but he could not, so compelling was the tragedy. When he courageously spoke out, he was vilified for opposing the widespread pro-war sentiment.

Today we recognize MLK as a visionary. It’s risky to go against the tide, but our integrity must override our fear of rejection.

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