Jewish groups condemn Green Party for supporting Israeli boycott policy Leader Elizabeth May ‘disappointed’ by party’s vote at its national convention The Canadian Press Posted: Aug 08, 2016 10:09 AM ET Last Updated: Aug 08, 2016 10:09 AM ET World … Continue reading →
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The Disaffected Lib: "He’s Acting Like Someone Who Has Nothing to Lose"
The editorial board of the Israeli newspaper Haaretz looks at the country’s prime minister and sees a one-man wrecking ball winging his way to Washington. The paper concludes that Israel badly needs a new prime minister. On the eve of Israel’s election, Netanyahu is insisting on damaging Israel’s most important relationship.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Jon Stewart repudiates accusations of being a “self-hating Jew”
The Daily Show host Jon Stewart says criticizing Israel doesn’t make him anti-Israel or a “self-hating Jew.” The post Jon Stewart repudiates accusations of being a “self-hating Jew” appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingAlberta Diary: Advice to Canadian politicians and media: Proceed with caution on your support for Ukraine’s rebels
Anti-Government Ukrainians prepare to fight police in Kiev. Below: Rioters throw gasoline bombs at police in Ukraine; Alberta Labour Minister Thomas Lukaszuk. (Wikimedia photos.) You can bet money that when trouble is brewing abroad things are always far more complicated than local enthusiasts for one side or the other make
Continue readingCanadian Progressive: “Israel is demolishing hope”
Israel’s Haaretz newspaper is one of my favorite global publications. That’s because, on both domestic and global issues, it’s editorial policy is centre-left and refreshingly progressive. Haaretz is the place to go for an Israeli voice that’s against the apartheid-style occupation of Palestinian land and inhuman treatment of Arab citizens. Consider this title for an […]
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