Author Archives: Dua Aldasouqi

The Zionist Lobby and Repealing Illinois’s Anti-Boycott Law, HB2723/SB2462

President Harry Truman was the first world leader to recognize the theft of the Palestinian lands of 1948 as Israel; he did so eleven minutes after its creation. When discussing the topic, he’s quoted to have said, “I am sorry, … Continue reading

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Not Every Israeli, but All of Israel

It’s been nearly four weeks since the start of “not a ceasefire” in Gaza. This “ceasefire,” like every previous one, means that Palestinians cease while Israel continues to fire, albeit at a slower pace—one more palatable to world leaders. Since … Continue reading

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Safer For Who?

For many community members, Tuesday night means Champaign City Council (CCC) night. The council chambers are the spot to be! Dozens of diverse community members show up to ask our elected officials to endorse a resolution that includes 1) a … Continue reading

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City Business is Whatever the Community Cares About

Americans have been in the streets since October 8 demanding an end to the US-backed Israeli attack on Gaza. They’re at sporting events and camping out in front of top politicians’ homes. They were at tree-lighting and caroling events over the … Continue reading

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