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As We Gather to Celebrate Passover
18 April 2019This Passover, as you sit around the table with family and friends, recounting the story of the Exodus, hold onto that tiny morsel of hope, and remember, that while the work is hard and the road is long, it is up to us to write the next chapter.
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There is No Future in Israel without Jewish-Arab Partnership
4 April 2019If we do not fight for absolute civic equality in Israel – for Jews and Arabs alike – there will be no equal citizenship here for any citizen.
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Kahanist Politician Banned from Running in Elections
21 March 2019A racist politician was disqualified for his ideology. We will be vigilant about the other like-minded politicians who may rise to power.
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Fighting Voting Suppression in the Negev
7 March 2019Many Bedouin towns do not have polling stations or public transportation to the nearest polling station.
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Congolese Refugees Facing Deportation from Israel
7 March 2019The Hotline for Refugees and Migrants has succeeded in suspending the deportations but the status of Congolese people seeking asylum is still tenuous.
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Citizens’ HQ to Monitor Israeli Elections
13 February 2019NIF is a non-partisan organization that does not support or oppose any particular political party. We champion our causes and promote freedom before, during, and after election seasons.
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Women Erased from Election Billboards
31 January 2019IRAC and the Israel Women’s Network are fighting back against attempts to keep women out of the public eye in religious municipalities like Bnei Brak.
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Israel’s Election – A Turning Point for Democracy?
16 January 2019The upcoming election may very well be a referendum on the direction of Israel’s democracy.
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Meet Halafom Hagos: An Advocate for Democracy in Israel and Eritrea
12 December 2018Halafom is an Eritrean seeking asylum in Israel. After a difficult journey to the country, he has become a representative for his community here and is trying to build something better for everyone with the help of Shatil.
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Cultural Censorship Law Defeated
29 November 2018The coalition could not muster a majority for this anti-democratic legislation opposed by a coalition of organizations and artists.
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