Month: October 2011
U.S. policy undermines moderate Palestinians
National Catholic Reporter October 28, 2011The Palestinians declared an independent state back in 1988, which has been recognized by more than 130 of the world’s nations. The Obama administration, however, insists that it is still too early for Palestine to be admitted into the United Nations.
Protests Alone Are Not a Movement
Dr. Stephen Zunes op-ed in the New York Times, October 7, 2011
Occupy Wall Street must represent the majority of Americans who lack corporate power and political influence. Nevertheless, whether targeted at dictators or corporate greed, protests alone — however impressive in their numbers or disruptive in effect — do not make a movement.