Tag Archive: democracy
Ethiopian Israelis and Our Struggle Against Racism
The struggle against racism and police violence is not the struggle of Ethiopian Israelis alone. It’s the struggle against entrenched racism everywhere.
Thousands March in Jerusalem Pride
The Jerusalem Open House for Pride and Tolerance hosted its 18th annual Pride March, drawing a crowd of over 10,000.
Combating Homophobia in Jerusalem
After outcry, the Jerusalem municipality removed homophobic posters put up prior to Jerusalem Pride.
The Struggle for the Soul of Israel’s Democracy
An independent judiciary is at the heart of democratic government. As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks to dismantle Israel’s system of checks and balances, we stand with Israelis defending their democracy.
Eviction of Holocaust Survivors Halted
The Association for Civil Rights in Israel stopped a plan to evict elderly Israelis, including Holocaust survivors, from their public housing.
Post-Elections Boost for Jewish-Arab Partnership
Since April 10, over 550 new members have joined the grassroots movement Omdim Beyachad (Standing Together).
Israeli Human Rights Lawyers Defend Activist from Deportation
Human Rights Watch country director Omar Shakir is facing deportation. Democratic values and the right to dissent are at stake.
As We Gather to Celebrate Passover
This Passover, as you sit around the table with family and friends, recounting the story of the Exodus, hold onto that tiny morsel of hope, and remember, that while the work is hard and the road is long, it is up to us to write the next chapter.
There is No Future in Israel without Jewish-Arab Partnership
If we do not fight for absolute civic equality in Israel – for Jews and Arabs alike – there will be no equal citizenship here for any citizen.
Kahanist Politician Banned from Running in Elections
A racist politician was disqualified for his ideology. We will be vigilant about the other like-minded politicians who may rise to power.