This image recently appeared in my LinkedIn feed. It highlights the Orwellian use of language in the existential battle between Zionists and anti-Zionists and corresponds to the Zionist propaganda framework, in particular, point #3. Criticism of Israel, a country whose rabid supporters declare to be beyond criticism ("I Stand with Israel"), is anti-Semitic, the all-purpose … Continue reading Words are Important: Examples of Media Bias
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“Oxford Union declares Israel an ‘apartheid state responsible for genocide'”
Thus proclaims Middle East Eye in this 29 November 2024 article. The highlight of the event was this impassioned and informative speech by Susan Abulhawa, a Palestinian writer, human rights activist, and animal rights advocate. (Here are links to her Instagram and Linktree accounts.) I have added links to provide you, the reader, with more … Continue reading “Oxford Union declares Israel an ‘apartheid state responsible for genocide'”
Stephen Kapos, Holocaust Survivor, Speaks Out Against the Genocide in Gaza & Zionism
Gaza Genocide is not happening in my name. - Stephen Kapos As with other videos, I look the liberty of creating a transcript of this interview with Stephen Kapos, an 87-year-old Holocaust survivor, with the assistance of TurboScribe. Mr. Kapos is one of my heroes on a very short list. Peace, MAA https://youtu.be/AxLtxX7kPcU?si=cAXrHXWatLYcAJfK I say … Continue reading Stephen Kapos, Holocaust Survivor, Speaks Out Against the Genocide in Gaza & Zionism
An Urgent Appeal to International Education Colleagues
I can't wrap my heart, mind, and soul around the depressing and infuriating fact that so many international education colleagues have remained silent about the ongoing Israeli genocide and ethnic cleansing in Gaza. Where is their empathy, compassion, and oft-stated commitment to global citizenship? Where is their humanity? As I stated in a recent article, … Continue reading An Urgent Appeal to International Education Colleagues
In Loving Memory of Chef Mahmoud, RIP
I found out on LinkedIn that Mahmoud Almadhoun, brother of Hani Almadhoun, a LI contact who is the Senior Director of Philanthropy at UNRWA USA, was targeted and murdered by the IDF. As Hani mentioned in the second post, "Mahmoud leaves behind seven children—the youngest only two weeks old, and the oldest still in the … Continue reading In Loving Memory of Chef Mahmoud, RIP
Palestinian Representative’s Extraordinary Response to US Ceasefire Veto
Since I couldn't find it anywhere online, I created a transcript of this impassioned speech by Majed Bamya, the deputy permanent observer of the State of Palestine to the UN, at the UN Security Council after the US blocked another ceasefire resolution. (Thanks to TurboScribe.) I strongly encourage you to set aside 15 minutes and … Continue reading Palestinian Representative’s Extraordinary Response to US Ceasefire Veto
International Education Week 2024: All Eyes on the Genocide in Gaza
In my dreams. The depressing and infuriating reality is that it will remain the imposing and bloodstained elephant in the room for most colleagues who call themselves international educators and the organizations representing them and their institutions. Shame on them. Silence is complicity. Auschwitz is outside of us, but it is all around us, in … Continue reading International Education Week 2024: All Eyes on the Genocide in Gaza
The glaring hypocrisy of establishment US international education
Click on the image to view the video slideshow I created. Think of this as my contribution to International Education Week (IEW) 2024, which is next week. Here's the introduction. Follow this link to read the entire essay. The day after the US presidential election, Fanta Aw, executive director and CEO of NAFSA, posted the following … Continue reading The glaring hypocrisy of establishment US international education
“Remember” by Áine Hayden
Photo by MAA taken in Brussels earlier this year. Memo to any Zionists (and Mossad agents) who may be in town for a soccer match or whatever. Note that the flag and banners are too high to tear down. REMEMBER how they bombed the upturned fishing boats on the beach.Fishermen’s boats, not threatening anyone, but … Continue reading “Remember” by Áine Hayden
Revisited: Genocide in Gaza/الإبادة الجماعية في غزة/רצח עם בעזה
Click on this image to view my video slideshow set to Samuel Barber's Adagio for Strings. Elchanan Poupko is a self-described New England-based eleventh-generation rabbi, teacher, and author. Poupko has nearly 29,000 followers on LinkedIn. Below is a recent LinkedIn post followed by some comments. These screenshots are from a 27.10.24 LinkedIn post I knew … Continue reading Revisited: Genocide in Gaza/الإبادة الجماعية في غزة/רצח עם בעזה
An International Educator in Vietnam 
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