Tag Archive: Yediot Achronot

Fighting Biased Media Coverage of Bedouin Communities

A new Shatil and Sikkuy-Aufoq training program helped Bedouin communities develop media strategies to promote accurate coverage of Bedouin life.

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Shatil Spotlight: Michal Sella’s Wishes for the New Year

Meet Michal Sella, Director of Shatil’s Center for Policy Change.

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Meet Ofri Vainer: Bible Teacher Turned Activist

Standing up for secular Judaism in Israel has been Vainer’s life-long mission.

Opposition to Nation-State Law Gains Momentum

The Nation-State Law has faced powerful opposition from Israelis of all kind, including the progressives, some right wingers and the Druze community.

Trailblazers: The Man Who Changed a Country

Mohammed Abu al-Hija led an effort of unrecognized villages in Israel to gain their basic rights from the government.

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Watch: Trailblazer Exposes the Injustices of the Occupation

Frima (Merphie) Bubis grew up Orthodox, but pushed to serve in the IDF. Her experience while in uniform ultimately brought her to work at Breaking the Silence.

Watch: Trailblazer Founds a School that Uplifts her Mizrahi Community

Clara Yona went through the school system in Jerusalem and knew just what needed fixing.

“Journalism is Sacred”

An interview with Shuki Tausig of the Seventh Eye on the contemporary Israeli media landscape.

March of Shame Forces Prime Minister Netanyahu to Redraft Bill on Investigations

Over 50,000 demonstrators came out on Saturday night to protest a bill that would weaken the police as they investigate the prime minister.

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Netanyahu Plows Ahead with Anti-Democratic Agenda

Under pressure from corruption investigations, Bibi is pushing a series controversial laws.