A new McCarthyism is attacking Israeli artists — and risks making all of us dumber
Some of my favorite authors signed onto a new boycott of Israeli cultural institutions. Here's why they're wrong
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Fast Forward Portland, Maine, City Council unanimously votes to divest from companies that do business with Israel
The mayor supported the resolution. The local Jewish federation strongly opposed it
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News Netanyahu’s speech: Some members of Congress will boycott. Who else have they snubbed?
As Congress prepares to host Netanyahu, a look back at the past two decades shows that Israel’s leaders are not the only ones that have been boycotted
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Opinion Roger Waters denied 10/7. Here’s why Israeli radio should keep playing his songs.
Art by “patently insufferable” people can nonetheless make us understand ourselves better
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Culture What happens when a free speech group gets boycotted for not speaking out enough
Dozens of authors have withdrawn from PEN America’s literary awards over the Israel-Hamas war
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Culture Writers reject festival invite from PEN America over Gaza war response
Jewish author Naomi Klein is one of several writers and activists to accuse the organization of violating its 'professed commitment to peace'
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Fast Forward How the war in Gaza hurt McDonald’s sales
A McDonald’s franchise donated meals to soldiers in Israel. That led to a boycott in the Arab world
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News She lost a friend in Hamas’ attack. Then neighbors called for a boycott of her ‘ugly zio’ juice bar
"I didn't expect this and I don't feel safe anymore,” said Reut Levi, who opened Tamar Juice Bar in June
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