Sheffield Greens for Palestine had this letter printed in the Sheffield Star on 22nd October. Dear Editor It was great to see Leni Solinger’s letter in the Star on Thursday 15th Oct, explaining, from a Jewish perspective, why the Zionism is Racism motion is not antisemitic. On the same page, however, was well-known persecutor ofContinueContinue reading “The Green Party must stand firm against Labour and Lib Dem bullying”
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A Jewish voice on Zionism is Racism
Leni Solinger, from Jews against Israeli Apartheid, has written to the Sheffield Star. I am a Jewish resident of Sheffield and am incensed by the constant conflation of antisemitism and criticism of Israel. The recent article entitled “Critics Blast Green Party as Anti-Semitic” does just that. People may like or dislike the motion passed at the GreenContinueContinue reading “A Jewish voice on Zionism is Racism”
Zionism is Racism is passed by Green Party Conference
I was very proud yesterday to have played a small part in the acceptance at the Green Party conference of the Zionism is Racism motion. This resulted in the Israeli Government immediately banning Zack Polanski from Israel. If we have upset the genocidal Israeli Government, we must surely be doing something right! Since the vote,ContinueContinue reading “Zionism is Racism is passed by Green Party Conference”
Momentous Green Party Conference this weekend.
As the Labour Party conference comes to an end and the good people of Holburn and St Pancras prepare to choose their new MP, the Greens are heading to Brighton for the Green Party conference. There’s lots going on at the conference, but one particular motion is likely to take the headlines. The Zionism isContinueContinue reading “Momentous Green Party Conference this weekend.”
AI apocalypse is already with us
A letter to the Sheffield Star Dear Editor Much has been written recently, speculating on a dystopian future as a result of Artificial Intelligence (AI). But what the commentators have failed to tell us is that an apocalypse has already occurred as a direct result of the use of AI. The film NAZA, which IContinueContinue reading “AI apocalypse is already with us”
Progress with the Judicial Review of BBC reporting on Climate Change.
News on the plan to take the BBC to Judicial Review for its failure to report the most alarming aspects of climate change.
Small Park, Big Run and Big Sing for Palestine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGTx16jWdDs There was an amazing weekend of events at Meersbrook Park this weekend, raising awareness about Palestinian political prisoners. Runners ran right through the night and events culminated with a live link-up to people in Khan Younis in Gaza and a Big Sing including members of many different choirs around Sheffield. Many thanks to CllrContinueContinue reading “Small Park, Big Run and Big Sing for Palestine”
Complaints to the BBC and the prospect of a Judicial Review
Laura Kuenssberg interviewed Deputy Leader of Reform Richard Tice on Sunday. Kuenssberg pushed Tice on the Reform UK councillor who suggested “melting down Nigerians to fill pot holes”. Kuenssberg also pushed Tice on the astonishing private £5 million personal donation to Farage. It is telling that Tice tried to dodge the questions. During the interview,ContinueContinue reading “Complaints to the BBC and the prospect of a Judicial Review”
Palestinian Prisoners Day in Sheffield
A Silent March will be held on Saturday, April 18th, marking Palestinian Prisoners’ Day, organised by Sheffield Coalition against Israeli Apartheid. Assemble: 11:45a.m. at DEVONSHIRE GREEN, S1 4GT, walking to the Cathedral for a rally at approx. 1 p.m. On April 18th, we will walk in support of the worldwide Red Ribbons Campaign calling forContinueContinue reading “Palestinian Prisoners Day in Sheffield”
Over 1000 Councillors support the pledge for Palestine.
Over one thousand local councillors have signed the Palestine Solidarity Campaign’s Pledge for Palestine! Councillors from across Britain and a wide range of political parties have vowed to uphold the rights of the Palestinian people and oppose council complicity in Israel’s genocide and apartheid. The pledge commits council representatives to take all appropriate steps to (1) uphold the rights of the Palestinian people, (2) standContinueContinue reading “Over 1000 Councillors support the pledge for Palestine.”
