Stephen Hawking’s Boycott Hits Israel Where It Hurts: Science
That the world's most famous scientist had recognised the justice of the Palestinian cause is potentially a turning point for the BDS campaign. And that his stand was approved by a majority of two to one in the Guardian poll that followed his announcement shows just how far public opinion [...]
UN General Assembly Vote Reflects Shift in Syrian Public Opinion
At the UN this past week a US-Qatari-Saudi drafted General Assembly Resolution designed to increase pressure on the Assad government stumbled badly and fell far short of a predicted overwhelming vote in favor. A major diplomatic victory for Syria’s UN Ambassador as public opinion shifts in favor of the Assad [...]
The Price of Pacifism: Refusing to Go to War Is Finally Being Recognised As a Brave Act
From the Second World War refusenik to the 19-year-old Israeli, Holly Williams talks to five people who risked shame and suffering to take a stand as conscientious objector.
At Universities, Too, the Rich Grow Richer
“Although many Americans believe their universities are places where administrators and faculty members coexist on a fairly equal basis, the reality is that this is far from the case. According to recent surveys by the Chronicle [...]
Where are the Nonviolent Alternatives to the Nine Proposed Military Bases in Afghanistan?
“Earlier this week, Hamid Karzai confirmed that the United States will build nine new military bases in Afghanistan, including a strategic base at the border with Iran, with Whitehouse spokesman Jay Carney assuring us that these [...]
Building a Solar Economy: 4 Lessons from Hawaii
Hawaii generates more of its power from the sun than any other state. Here’s what the rest of us can learn from the obstacles that came up along the way and what’s being done to overcome them. The solar industry now accounts for 26 percent of the state’s construction-related spending.