Michael Felsen is a workers’ and immigrants’ rights attorney in Boston, having spent most of his career with the U.S. Labor Department. Long an active member of Boston Workers Circle, he served as president of its board from 2007-2013. He has also written opinion pieces on Israel/Palestine and Jewish culture matters for Haaretz, the Jerusalem Post, and other publications.
Michael Felsen
By Michael Felsen
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