A protest through the eyes of a street vendor
In East Jerusalem, there’s a protest that happens every Friday. It’s a mixed group, of Palestinians and Israelis. They’re opposing Jewish settlers who they say have unfairly moved into Palestinian homes, kicking families out. The neighborhood is called Sheikh Jarrah. Protesters have been there every week for more than a year and a half, since 2009, and one young man is turning the regular event into a business opportunity.
Palestinian first, queer second
When it comes to gay rights, some see Israel as a beacon of tolerance in the Middle East.
Role of social media in revolutions questioned
Do recent events in Egypt and Tunisia constitute “Twitter revolutions”?
Baha’is thrive in Haifa: March 15, 2011
Haifa is a major seaport city in northern Israel, an intersection of trading routes and, fittingly, a city where at least six religions intersect and coexist.
