Students for Justice in Palestine Archives

Students accuse DePaul professor of racist criticism

May 16, 2019May 18, 2019 rayhanania 2 Comments

Students accuse DePaul professor of racist criticism DePaul Professor Jason Hill calls activists who criticize Israel’s apartheid and racist practices against Christians and Muslims in Israel and in the occupied territories “anti-Semitic.” Hill’s comments attacking BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanction) have come under scrutiny from those who support peace and justice and have been denounced By…

American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Israel, mainstream, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan, racism, US Arab Politics

Loyola University effort to censor Arab students falters

November 3, 2014September 24, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Loyola SJP found Responsible for 1 of 6 Charges, Sanctioned with Probation & Dialogue Training; Hillel Only Sanctioned with Administrative Training for Violating Similar Rules. On Friday evening, October 31, Loyola University- Chicago (LUC) released its decision regarding a number of disciplinary charges against Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP)-LUC, finding the group Not Responsible…

Activism, American Arabs, News, Palestine & Jordan

Loyola University discriminates against non-Jews who tried to sign up for Birthright Israel program

October 29, 2014August 20, 2019 rayhanania 3 Comments

Loyola University punishes non-Jews who tried to sign up for “Birthright Israel” program Loyola University Chicago students affiliated with the student group Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) will attend an administrative hearing scheduled Thursday, October 30 to respond to allegations made against the group after Palestinian students lined up on September 9, 2014 to try to register…

American Arabs, Israel, News, Palestine & Jordan, Press Releases

Loyola University group votes to divest from companies supporting illegal Israeli occupation

March 20, 2014September 24, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Loyola University group votes to divest from companies supporting illegal Israeli occupation By Ray Hanania In the face of growing legislation that would punish any company, school or organization that “boycotts” Israel, Loyola University became the first Jesuit University to approve a resolution to divest from any business that profits from the illegal and oppressive…

American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, News, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania

Pro-Israel bullying on college campuses is so unAmerican

March 18, 2014August 20, 2019 rayhanania 1 Comment

Pro-Israel bullying on college campuses is so unAmerican By Ray Hanania When I was in college in the early 1970s, the world wasn’t much different than it was today. Today’s conflicts in the Middle East were matched by conflicts in Eastern Europe. Today’s “Arab Spring” was replaced back then by the Cold War. Today’s wars…

American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Ray Hanania, Spotlight

American Muslims for Palestine slams Northeastern University for discrimination

March 13, 2014September 24, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

American Muslims for Palestine slams Northeastern University for discrimination By Ray Hanania Northeastern University in Boston, which reportedly has a history of anti-Arab policies that appear to target students because of their race and politics, has again created another controversy, this time banning a student chapter that supports non-violence and Palestinian rights. NEU announced that…

American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, News, Ray Hanania