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Election Season Brings Racist Rhetoric and Wins for Women in Israel
15 November 2018
The just-concluded campaign for local governments in Israel saw right-wing parties deploy racist rhetoric. These desperate campaign tactics largely failed. Meanwhile, a high number of women were elected to office.
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In This Establishment, All Are Welcome
12 July 2018
One chef and restauranteur is making sure that Jerusalem's businesses are open to all.
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Kfar Saba Celebrates Its First Pride March
6 June 2018
Police wanted the organizers to pay for security and for a six-foot high fence. We pushed back.
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Your Visit Strengthens Us
8 February 2018
Tag Meir made a solidarity visit to Beit Safafa after a recent “price tag” attack on its Arab residents.
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Uncertainty in Jerusalem
8 December 2017On days like today, when the threat of violence is palpable, I know that the work that we have done is the glue that will help Israeli society come together, whatever happens, and carry forward.
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Keeping Israel’s Cities Pluralistic and Free
16 November 2017
Shatil’s Free Cities Forum is building a diverse coalition to keep cities inclusive and open to all.
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Meet Dr. Laura Wharton, Founder of the “Shabus” Transportation Initiative
19 October 2017
Wharton made Aliyah and became an active member of the city council in Jerusalem, a city where religious freedom is an especially palpable issue.
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Lowering the Walls in Jerusalem
31 August 2017
A leadership training program helped inspire a new summer camp for Jews and Palestinians in Jerusalem.
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Israeli Government Forced to Reconsider Anti-Gay Adoption Policy
27 July 2017
Israel’s LGBTQ+ community protests being cast as second class citizens.
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Proudly Orthodox and Gay
27 July 2017
Meet Nadia Aizner, Shatil’s Russian Media Coordinator, who is also active in the religious LGBTQ+ community.
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