Tag: anti-Palestinian racism

Manchester City Council
antisemitism, Antizionism

Open Letter to Manchester City Council: Don’t Undermine Antisemitism Safeguards

Dear Councillors of Manchester City Council, I am writing regarding Manchester City Council’s decision to adopt a motion referencing what activists are calling “anti-Palestinian racism” (APR), and the council’s intention to explore definitions and related commitments. This is a serious and dangerous error. As part of my own investigation into how the concept of APR was developed and is being promoted in activist circles, I … Continue reading Open Letter to Manchester City Council: Don’t Undermine Antisemitism Safeguards

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antisemitism, Antizionism

From Slogan to Industry: The Invention of “Anti-Palestinian Racism”

In recent years the term anti-Palestinian racism (APR) has moved from activist discourse into the language of public institutions across multiple Western democracies. In the UK it has now been raised in both Houses of Parliament. In the U.S. a group of elected officials turned the phrase into a political weapon. In Canada, the Canadian government provided funding to support the creation of APR educational … Continue reading From Slogan to Industry: The Invention of “Anti-Palestinian Racism”

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