Congressman Ellison Speaks His Mind About Israel and Palestine
Exclusive interview with U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN). We discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and why people shouldn’t say it’s never going to end.
Tag: "AIPAC Policy Conference"
McCain Misspeaks, Confuses American Jews With Israelis
“By the way, your ambassador is doing a great job.”
Will AIPAC Shift With The Israeli Electorate?
At AIPAC this year, there has been lots of focus on Iran and other threats to Israel’s security. But recent elections have shown Israelis are more concerned about domestic issues.
AIPAC 2013: Danger In The Middle East
Our first report from the opening plenary session of AIPAC 2013. Highlights include Obama needing to convince Israel he’s a friend, humanitarian aid going to the Assad regime, advocating for lethal assistance in Syria, and a plug for Israel’s lovely beaches.
Obama to Israel and Jewish Voters: “I Have Your Back,” But Diplomacy First, Please
It was clear who President Obama was speaking to. Not just to AIPAC. But to Jewish voters. To those doubting his support for Israel. To those concerned about his commitment. To them he said, “I have Israel’s back.”
“Preconditions” for Peace: What Do You Think?
Abbas says freezing settlement construction is a “precondition” to talking peace. Should there be Israeli “preconditions” to peace? Like abolishing hate speech against Jews?
Obama, and Netanyahu, it’s AIPAC, Oh My!
AIPAC Policy Conference is here. And TC Jewfolk is going to be in the thick of it, live from DC. We’ll also be interviewing Franken, Bachmann, Ellison & more! Stay tuned!
Want to Make a Real Difference for Israel? Here Is Your Chance!
Go to AIPAC PC, & you can stand before your Congressman & say “I am in your district, & here is what I want you to do for Israel.”
U.S.-Israel Relations: A Year in Review
Jenna Mitelman has been writing about Israel politics for a full year. Read her review of what the past year looked like, plus a look at what lies ahead.
My Take on Israel’s Urgent Travel Warning to Israelis in the Sinai
Israel issues a travel warning, advising its citizens to leave Sinai. Egyptian police are searching for any missing Israelis. Perhaps this is what a successful peace looks like?
Don’t Miss Out: Every TC Jewfolk Article from the AIPAC Policy Conference
Did you read all of TC Jewfolk’s AIPAC Coverage? Here is the full list of our dozen articles from those action-packed three days, plus links for exclusive video interviews and conference speeches.
“An Inside Look at the AIPAC Conference” on MinnPost.com
TC Jewfolk published an article entitled “An Inside Look at the Pro-Israel AIPAC Conference” on MinnPost.com. Join the hot conversation in the comments on MinnPost’s website.
Once, a Lost Ethiopian Boy . . . Now an Israeli Political Leader
From AIPAC’s first day, the inspiring story of MK Shlomo Molla – once a lost Ethiopian boy walking barefoot through the desert to Sudan, and today, a member of the Israeli parliament.
J Street at AIPAC – huh? (Plus a video interview)
Who’d have thunk that J Street, the upstart “Pro-Israel, Pro-Peace” organization that critics say threatens AIPAC’s message in Washington, would be a guest at this conference? [Video after the jump.]
Quotes from Congress at AIPAC – You Can’t Get This Anywhere Else!
This is your chance to feel like a Washington insider! Congressional leaders Steny Hoyer and Eric Cantor Speak to Private AIPAC Session. Read excerpts from their speeches here.
Minnesotans React to Clinton’s AIPAC Speech
Interested in what Minnesota folks had to say about Hillary Clinton’s AIPAC speech? We interviewed a handful of the Minnesota delegates to find out.
Is Anti-Zionism Anti-Semitism? At AIPAC, It Is.
Is Anti-Zionism Anti-Semitism? That question got settled pretty solidly at AIPAC Policy Conference today.
A Few Words with AIPAC’s Student Delegation (including one from the U of M)
Student activism and student activists at AIPAC Policy Conference (including one of Minnesota’s very own!)
Notes, Quotes and Musings: AIPAC’s New President Speaks
A few tidbits from the speech of the new AIPAC president – Lee Rosenberg from Chicago, Illinois (video after the jump).
Welcome to AIPAC Policy Conference
The conference has just started and I’m already crying. Israel’s not perfect, but neither is America. Welcome to the AIPAC policy conference.
First Report from AIPAC: “Are We There Yet?”
Jenna Mitelman’s first report from AIPAC Policy Conference (before she’s even there yet!) Links to view conference speeches LIVE, plus a statement from Minnesota Congressman John Kline.