3 October 2014
Supporters of Rasmea Odeh packed a Detroit courtroom again in the latest hearing before her trial, which is set to start in November. Read more about Judge refuses to dismiss “baseless” charges against Palestinian-American
3 September 2014
The trial of Rasmea Yousef Odeh will begin on 4 November but the Palestinian American community leader hopes that the judge will dismiss the charges against her when he rules on key defense motions next month. Read more about Palestinian American activist asks judge to drop charges based on “illegal” US investigation
22 August 2014
The disruptions took place as dozens of Chicagoans rallied outside calling for an end to the attack on Gaza and for Israeli war criminals to be brought to justice. Read more about Video: Chicago Jewish activists disrupt Rahm Emanuel, Michael Oren at Israel fundraiser
24 July 2014
More than ten thousand marched through downtown Chicago after students staged a die-in. Read more about Video: Thousands of Chicago protesters demand end to Gaza attacks
3 July 2014
The murder of 16-year-old Muhammed Abu Khudair was “a culmination of several weeks of incitement by the Israeli political establishment and the Israeli public,” says a Jerusalem resident. Read more about Jerusalem “angry and determined” after Palestinian teen’s brutal murder
28 May 2014
Cindy and Craig Corrie in Jerusalem after the appeal in their wrongful death case; Israeli consul general intimidates DePaul Divest campaigners on campus; a report from Chicago on the Beitunia soccer club. Read more about How Rachel Corrie appeal challenges Israel army's dehumanization of Palestinians
19 April 2014
Highlights include Amina Waheed’s Chicago-filmed documentary Corner Stores and Jessica Habie’s boldly experimental feature Mars at Sunrise. Read more about Chicago Palestine Film Festival returns with Oscar-nominated “Omar”
Chicago 16 April 2014
A student referendum at DePaul University in Chicago will make it harder for pro-Israel lobby groups to influence divestment efforts. Read more about Why we're taking a different approach to divestment
3 March 2014
I’m pleased to announce the publication of my new book, The Battle for Justice in Palestine. It has been called “a crucial book at a crucial time.” Read more about My new book “The Battle for Justice in Palestine”
Chicago 29 January 2014
Taking action against sponsors of pro-Israel events can be an effective tactic. Read more about Chicago Botanic Garden forced to rethink links with Jewish National Fund