Negin Taleb – Massachusetts Peace Action

Letter to Sen. Markey on Anti-BDS Legislation and Increased Aid to Israel

August 4, 2016 Negin Taleb

Earlier this year, “Combating BDS Act of 2016” (S.2531 and H.R.4515) bills were introduced to Congress in order to undermine the right of people to participate in non-violent advocacy for Palestinian rights. The Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement is a direct product of the Palestinian […]

Alliance for Water Justice rally at the Massachusetts State House, July 14, 2016

Anti-Boycott Amendment Defeated in Massachusetts Senate

July 15, 2016 Negin Taleb

Anti-Boycott Amendment Defeated in Massachusetts Senate Boston, July 15 – Yesterday afternoon, an amendment to the Economic Development Bill (Senate Bill S2423) that would have violated our first amendment rights was withdrawn within hours of being proposed by Senator Cynthia Creem. Amendment 133 sought to […]