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American Studies Association walks back anti-Israel boycott (but damage is done)

Posted by William A. Jacobson on October 21, 2014 1 Comment

The fields of American Studies and the Humanties are as much victims of ASA's political activism as are Israeli universities and scholars.

Academic boycott busted — American Studies Assoc backs off anti-Israel conference rules

Posted by William A. Jacobson on October 18, 2014 10 Comments

ASA Exec. Director pretends no Israelis ever were to be excluded, and "Prime Minister Netanyahu can attend if he wants to."

Fordham Prof. faced “religious discrimination” charge for calling anti-Israel academic boycott “anti-Semitic”

Posted by William A. Jacobson on October 13, 2014 19 Comments

Prof. Doron Ben-Atar was cleared of religious discrimination charge, but now faces administrative threats regarding his vow to "fight" the boycott.

Over 1200 Scholars Sign Petition against Academic Boycott of Israel

Posted by William A. Jacobson on October 07, 2014 2 Comments

Pro-academic freedom, pro-fairness, pro-intellectual honesty, pro-education and pro-peace.

Anti-Israel academic boycotters rig debate at American Anthropological Association

Posted by William A. Jacobson on September 28, 2014 3 Comments

But good news, a Petition against the academic boycott of Israel passes 1000 signatures, mostly faculty.

Sign Petition Against Academic Boycott of Israel (Update – 900+)

Posted by William A. Jacobson on September 21, 2014 7 Comments

You don't have to be "pro-Israel" to sign -- only pro-academic freedom, pro-fairness, pro-intellectual honesty, pro-education and pro-peace.

Steven Salaita case is anti-Israel academic boycotters’ “do unto others” moment

Posted by William A. Jacobson on August 08, 2014 12 Comments

How about not academically boycotting people or institutions just because you disagree with their views or governments?

Steven Salaita controversy points to the hypocrisy of anti-Israel academic boycotters

Posted by William A. Jacobson on August 07, 2014 8 Comments

When violators of academic freedom insist on their own academic freedom.

Will Hobart College continue to allow anti-Israel faculty boycott group HQ on campus?

Posted by William A. Jacobson on July 23, 2014 6 Comments

The anti-Israel academic boycott by African Literature Association violates Hobart's anti-discrimination policies.

Paris Synagogue attacked by Pro-Palestinian crowd carrying boycott message

Posted by William A. Jacobson on July 13, 2014 10 Comments

Anti-Semitism, anti-Zionism and BDS have merged in the political real world.

The threatening face of anti-Israel boycotters in America

Posted by William A. Jacobson on July 08, 2014 14 Comments

Coming to a campus near you this fall.

On The Larry Elder Show talking anti-Israel boycott movement

Posted by William A. Jacobson on June 20, 2014 2 Comments

I appeared on June 19, 2014, on The Larry Elder Show, talking about the BDS movement. Larry was very familiar with the movement, and voiced some strong opinions. I appreciate the opportunity, thanks Larry. UPDATE: Congratulations to Larry for getting a Star on the Walk...

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BDS Movement boycotts online peace discussions among Israeli and Arab youth

Posted by William A. Jacobson on May 27, 2014 2 Comments

BDS is a war council, and student councils should reject it.

“One responded, actually calling for a boycott of Professor Jacobson”

Posted by William A. Jacobson on May 11, 2014 34 Comments

"I propose that we boycott his appearance at [Vassar] College"

No takers on my debate challenge to Vassar pro-boycott faculty, but I’m still going

Posted by William A. Jacobson on April 29, 2014 31 Comments

The Case for Israel and Academic Freedom still will be made.

On The Mark Levin Show talking Israel and the boycotters

Posted by William A. Jacobson on April 21, 2014 8 Comments

I had the pleasure of appearing tonight on The Mark Levin Show. We covered the anti-Israel boycott movement, and why it should matter to conservatives. Thanks to Mark for shining a spotlight on this issue. Thanks also to our friends at The Right Scoop for...

My debate challenge to Vassar pro-boycott faculty

Posted by William A. Jacobson on April 21, 2014 41 Comments

I challenge any or all of the 39 Vassar faculty who signed a letter defending the academic boycott of Israel to debate me on May 5.

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