Woeful relationship of Israeli Arabs in their own country compounded by walls of concrete and more
Palestine articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for democracy in Palestine. Palestine is not a functioning democracy. According to Freedom House, Palestine has been "effectively split in two with the West Bank governed by the Palestinian Authority and the Gaza Strip governed separately by Hamas" but hope for a future state remains strong. Also see our articles on Israel, the Arab Spring, and the broader Middle East.
No Separate Justice – Free the Holy Land Five
Irene Siegel, PhD., moderated the vigil of No Separate Justice which happens every first Monday of the month outside the Metropolitan Correctional Center at 150 Park Row, New York City for the Holy Land Five.
The New Story: Interbeing
It is time to stop thinking about separation, about differences, and about the things that keep us apart. Let’s change the story of separation that has dominated human philosophies for far too long into a story of solidarity.
Three Long Years and Counting…
It’s crazy out there! Three years later, there are some things to be hopeful about, but it is a double edged sword. I guess the real trick is staying positive in the face of so much negativity.
Palestinian Unity Government Resigns Under Cloud
Stale conflict and regional turmoil underlie failure of Palestinian unity coalition and resignation
Behind Arab Christian and Druze Voter Apathy in Israel
Druze voter turnout mirrors Arab-Christians with Arab Spring in focus during Israel’s election run
On Israeli, West Bank and Gaza Strip Democracy
Analysis takes a look at Israel, West Bank, Gaza Strip democracy developments over the last year
Selma Organizer Refuses to March With George Bush
Diane Nash, civil rights activist and Selma organizer who led the original march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge was scheduled to march on Saturday, March 7th but refused at the last minute when she saw George W. Bush was to help lead the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday
Challenging the Artistically Inclined to Create Political Art
Inspired by Banksy’s new work, I’m going to challenge (beg?) my artistically inclined friends/”friends” to use their various talents to create political art
Are Israeli Arab Votes Crucial in Tight Election?
Netanyahu finds that increasing turnout of Israeli Arab votes crucial to future as Prime Minister