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Israel: Polling suggests Extreme-Right Netanyahu Coalition in Trouble, as Tens of Thousands Protest
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Israel: Polling suggests Extreme-Right Netanyahu Coalition in Trouble, as Tens of Thousands Protest

Juan Cole

The currently dominant right wing coalition would fall from holding 61 seats in the 120-member Israeli parliament or Knesset to only 50.

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Palestine solidarity in Ukraine is all about shared experiences

Palestine solidarity in Ukraine is all about shared experiences

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“I don’t see Palestine as an isolated story”

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US Episcopalians Will Boycott Israeli Firms involved in West Bank Rights Abuses

The US Episcopal Church has announced it has adopted a series of human rights resolutions which will screen Israeli companies

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Iraq: Massive Protests against US-Installed Gov’t Enter Second Week

Iraq: Massive Protests against US-Installed Gov’t Enter Second Week

Protests in Iraq continued into their second week Monday following days of clashes that left eight people dead

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Are your Personal Liberties at Stake if Brett Kavanaugh Joins the Court?

Are your Personal Liberties at Stake if Brett Kavanaugh Joins the Court?

If Americans lose the right to privacy enshrined in Roe, they’ll lose a lot more than abortion access

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