There are various degrees of what we call ‘normalization’. As indicated in a recent article at the Musical Intifada, in some exceptional cases it can even be described as ‘understandable’, or to a certain degree ‘acceptable’ if not entirely ‘inevitable’. However, at the opposite end of that spectrum there are displays of normalization that are completely uncalled for, and nauseatingly...
by Doc Jazz – Some people have been wondering why the word ‘normalization’ is being used by pro-Palestine movements more and more frequently. Many seem to be puzzled by this word, not knowing exactly what is meant by it. What probably strikes them the most is that this expression, based on the word ‘normal’ which ordinarily has a positive connotation,...
All of us BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions)-supporters undoubtedly are happy to see any artist join the boycott against the racist Zionist entity that calls itself ‘Israel’. Therefore, there is reason to applaud Natacha Atlas’ recent decision to cancel the performances that she had scheduled there. However, a closer look at this issue and this artist reveals that this enthusiasm...
by Tariq Shadid – September 23, 2011 was a memorable day. On that day, we watched the President of the Palestinian Authority unleash a barrage of strong words against the Zionist colonialist state of Israel, using language and meanings that we had rarely heard him use before on the international diplomatic stage. He mentioned the Nakba, the ethnic cleansing, the racist annexation wall,...
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