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Timid Democrats depict Gaza aid as vital for Israel

Michael F. Brown 27 October 2020

Congressional letter fails to reference Israeli siege. Read more about Timid Democrats depict Gaza aid as vital for Israel

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Keith Ellison’s flawed understanding of Rabin and apartheid

Michael F. Brown 22 October 2020

Minnesota attorney general cites Rabin’s human rights violations yet still overhypes him during speech to Americans for Peace Now. Read more about Keith Ellison’s flawed understanding of Rabin and apartheid

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Candidate who smeared Jewish journalist has anti-Palestinian record

Michael F. Brown 16 October 2020

Heshy Tischler asked whether Palestinian girl was carrying bombs and called Jacob Kornbluh a “kapo.” Read more about Candidate who smeared Jewish journalist has anti-Palestinian record

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Keith Ellison faces pressure to withdraw from Yitzhak Rabin memorial

Michael F. Brown 8 October 2020

“Progressive” wins plaudits from Israel lobby group for honoring war criminal. Read more about Keith Ellison faces pressure to withdraw from Yitzhak Rabin memorial

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Proud Boys founder called Palestinians “stupid”

Michael F. Brown 1 October 2020

Gavin McInnes has advocated new crusades against Muslims and admitted he’s “becoming anti-Semitic.” Read more about Proud Boys founder called Palestinians “stupid”

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Trump adviser falsely accuses Ocasio-Cortez of anti-Semitism

Michael F. Brown 22 September 2020

Boris Epshteyn, Jewish Voices for Trump co-chair, uses anti-Palestinian Newsweek to attack progressive congresswomen. Read more about Trump adviser falsely accuses Ocasio-Cortez of anti-Semitism

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Biden-Harris ticket a blow to Palestinian hopes

Michael F. Brown 12 August 2020

The two Democrats fought each other over civil rights in the US, but both look the other way on Israel’s record. Read more about Biden-Harris ticket a blow to Palestinian hopes

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Progressive Squad remains intact, but racist wins in Georgia

Michael F. Brown 12 August 2020

A bigot clinches Republican nomination in south, while shift to left continues in north. Read more about Progressive Squad remains intact, but racist wins in Georgia

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Marjorie Greene, the QAnon anti-Semite gun fanatic who loves Israel

Michael F. Brown 8 August 2020

Leading Republican candidate and Islamophobe is taking aim at northwest Georgia congressional seat. Read more about Marjorie Greene, the QAnon anti-Semite gun fanatic who loves Israel

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Ex-general appointed by Trump says he was in Gaza with Israeli army

Michael F. Brown 6 August 2020

Anthony Tata has frequently attacked Muslims and Palestinians. Read more about Ex-general appointed by Trump says he was in Gaza with Israeli army

Michael F. Brown is an independent journalist. His work and views have appeared in The International Herald Tribune, TheNation.com, The San Diego Union-Tribune, The News & Observer, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Washington Post and elsewhere.