On March 30, 2018, tens of thousands of Palestinians approached the fences and walls that cut off the Gaza Strip from Israel and the outside world. In their hands they held Palestinian flags and signs bearing the names of the towns that their families had to flee during the Nakba, the ethnic …
Testimony from Pal Ad Member Alan Myers Regarding Anti BDS Legislation
The following is testimony Pal Ad volunteer Alan Myers delivered to the Massachusetts Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight, during a hearing on proposed anti-BDS legislation on July 18, 2017. Honorable Chairmen and Members of the Joint Committee: Good afternoon. My …
A Tale of Two Photos
This iconic photo sparked outrage when it appeared on the front page of the Boston Herald American (now the Boston Herald) more than 40 years ago, mobilizing a generation of activists and drawing attention to the profound racial injustice that plagued the nation. Titled “The Soiling of Old Glory,” …