Ilana Novick / TruthdigJan 7, 2019
Against the backdrop of the shutdown and other pressing issues, legislation that opponents say is a free speech violation gets priority. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Marjorie Cohn / TruthoutDec 31, 2018
Bahia Amawi is suing the Texas school district that fired her after she refused to pledge she wouldn't participate in the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Tracey L. Rogers / OtherWordsDec 27, 2018
Just as modern-day activists chant, “This Ain’t Your Mama’s Civil Rights Movement,” the same mantra could be applied to the 116th Congress. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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ISABEL DEBRE / The Associated PressOct 9, 2018
Lara Alqasem, 22, was held for a week and finally barred from the country, despite arriving at Ben-Gurion Airport with a valid visa. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Juan Cole / Informed CommentJul 22, 2018
Israel has for decades been running the occupied territories of Palestine–Gaza and the West Bank–with apartheid tactics, but now the Knesset is essentially declaring Palestinians to be second-class citizens. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Juan Cole / Informed CommentJun 14, 2018
A U.N. General Assembly resolution that condemns recent violence in Gaza is adopted, while the Indian Student Federation boycotts Hewlett Packard for its alleged involvement in the oppression of Palestinians. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Medea Benjamin / The GuardianJan 17, 2018
I support nonviolent boycott, divestment and sanctions against Israel in order to support Palestinian rights. The move to ban me and others will backfire. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Kevin Zeese and Margaret Flowers / Popular ResistanceJan 2, 2018
The impacts of the long mismanagement of climate change, inequality, militarism and other issues will soon be unavoidable. What we do now to prepare is crucial to the nation's viability. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
Majorie Cohn / TruthoutDec 6, 2017
The two governments have been trying to prevent a list of at least 150 local and international companies from becoming public. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Staff and Larry Gross / TruthdigOct 15, 2017
Boycotting is protected under the First Amendment, but it's now under threat. This discovery and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigAug 30, 2017
The Intercept journalist points to how restrictions on free speech in Europe have been used against the left. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJul 22, 2017
Amy Goodman discusses bills targeting the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement against Israel. Pictured, a BDS rally in New York. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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