International
News and commentary on international affairs—the world community, if you will—especially topics that are not adequately represented by the mainstream media and areas with strong Lehigh Valley connections.
PA Humanities Council supports Collective Memory Project
November 15 2010—The Pennsylvania Humanities Council has awarded $2,985 to the Alliance in support of the Collective Memory Project of the Lehigh Valley, which the Alliance co-sponsors. The Collective Memory Project aims to put a human face on immigration to the Lehigh Valley, … more
Our reign of terror, by the Israeli army
Testimony by Israeli soldiers reveals abductions, beatings, and torture they visited on Hebron. By Donald Macintyre in Jerusalem The dark-haired 22-year-old in black T-shirt, blue jeans and red Crocs is understandably hesitant as he sits at a picnic table in … more
States Rejecting Arizona’s Approach
New America Media Friday, July 2, 2010 by Suman Raghunathan This week, as the White House announced plans for yet another push on federal comprehensive immigration reform, a network of lawmakers so far representing 28 states—from border states to the … more
Israel – Palestine background
The complex and violent situation in Israel & Palestine deserves our attention and action. In the Middle East and elsewhere, war, terrorism, and violence destroy communities and people as they consume vast amounts of economic and natural resources. This alone … more
Dennis Kucinich’s Statement on Israel & Palestine
Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, today I join my colleagues in Congress in celebrating Israel’s accomplishments over the past 60 years. I am happy to be co-sponsor of this congratulatory resolution. However, like many Israelis and Palestinians, I have concerns about … more
Why did Israel attack the USS Liberty?
Why, really, was the USS Liberty attacked by Israel? by Alan Hart The following is my keynote address to the annual re-union dinner of the Liberty Veterans’ Association Long Island, 12 June 2010—I want to begin by saying that though … more
Jewish challenges to Zionism
by Gabriel Ash, Emily Katz Kashawi, Mich Levy, Sara Kershnar, June 2010 In June 2010, two opposite ends of the Jewish political spectrum will vie for one historical moment. As Israel and the Zionist movement struggle to maintain their century-long pull … more
The Real Threat of the Freedom Flotilla
In These Times June 8, 2010 The Real Threat Aboard the Freedom Flotilla The Freedom Flotilla defied Israel’s policy of blocking solutions to the Arab-Israeli conflict based on international decisions, and so it must be crushed. … more
Needed: An end to half-truths and falsehoods!
This page contains an opinion piece by Mark L. Goldstein and a response by Peter Crownfield. Both call for an end to half-truths and falsehoods, but they have different ideas about the full truth….. Morning Call June 15, 2010 Israeli action … more
Israel | Palestine links
Following are some links to websites that have information, opinion, and resources beyond what you will find in the mainstream media in the United States [don''t miss the Rachel Corrie links at the bottom!]. Many of these issues are discussed in … more