Monthly Archives: December 2006

A Bethlehem Christmas photo essay

Steve Sabella and the IMEU, Dec 23, 2006 A Palestinian boy and his father light a candle at the Altar of the Nativity in the Church of the Nativity, where the Virgin Mary is said to have given birth to … Continue reading

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Christmas in the Holy Land

Americans back Bethlehem – but not sure where it is Two Nation survey: America vs Bethlehem. Most Americans believe Bethlehem is an Israeli town inhabited by a mixture of Jews and Muslims, a pre-Christmas survey of US perceptions of the … Continue reading

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One Country: A tonic for life and well-being

Ron Kampeas, Washington bureau chief of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, interviewed Ali Abunimah, cofounder of The Electronic Intifada, about his new book, One Country, for C-Span‘s After Words. Kampeas attempted to retire the promise of the book under a fuzzy … Continue reading

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Uncle Sam

By Lewis H. Lapham Harper’s Magazine / January 2007 [A free people has] an indisputable, un­alienable, indefeasible, divine right to that most dreaded and envied kind of knowledge, I mean, of the characters and conduct of their rulers. – John … Continue reading

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Chavez wins “Person of the Year” poll … Time magazine ignores result

By Hands Off Venezuela Monday, 18 December 2006 A few days ago, Time Magazine announced the winner of its annual “Person of the Year” award. Many supporters of the Bolivarian Revolution will be disappointed to hear that Hugo Chavez did … Continue reading

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