Nishtha Jain’s Film ‘Farming the Revolution’ Captures Unwavering Resolve of Ordinary Women and Men
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Nishtha Jain’s Film ‘Farming the Revolution’ Captures Unwavering Resolve of Ordinary Women and Men

The documentary “Farming the Revolution” examines the persistence of farmers protest and has won the coveted Best International Feature Documentary award at the 2024 HotDocs Festival in Toronto.

Protests in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir – 2 Articles
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Protests in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir – 2 Articles

Violent protests erupted in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir over rising costs of food, fuel and essential utilities. There is growing discontent over the perceived discrimination by the federal government in Islamabad. Also: Interview with Justice (retd) Syed Manzoor Hussain Gillani.

Nakba Resurrected – How the Gaza Resistance Ended Segmentation of Palestine
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Nakba Resurrected – How the Gaza Resistance Ended Segmentation of Palestine

The segmentation of Palestinian history resulting from Oslo is quickly disappearing in favor of a wholesome approach to justice in Palestine. Though Washington and a few of its western allies insist on returning to the status quo of endless negotiations, others are no longer beholden to that kind of stifling, self-serving discourse.

For Many American Jews Protesting for Palestinians, Activism is a Journey Rooted in Their Jewish Values
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For Many American Jews Protesting for Palestinians, Activism is a Journey Rooted in Their Jewish Values

U.S. Jews’ involvement in Palestinian solidarity movements began years before the current war. The author says that during her research, which included in-depth interviews and participant observation work, activists emphasized that they were inspired to act because of their Jewish identity and values, not in spite of them.