February 1, 2018

Some Jewish groups, activists backed the NOLA BDS resolution

Anti-Israel activists from Jewish Voice for Peace at the Jan. 25 New Orleans City Council meeting While there were many groups in the Jewish community who mobilized to battle Resolution R-18-5, opposition was by no means unanimous. At the Jan. […]
February 1, 2018

Middle East Conflict: How a seemingly-innocuous resolution thrust New Orleans into an international tumult

As proponents of R-18-5 press posters against the window, Arnie Fielkow addresses the New Orleans City Council during the Jan. 25 meeting. On the face of it, Resolution R-18-5 was just another feel-good resolution that City Councils like New Orleans’ […]