September 27, 2014 Dear Georgia Peace and Justice Coalition, Atlanta Progressive News is in receipt of an unsigned letter on your organization’s letterhead appearing to be from your organization, dated August 30, 2014, asserting the “termination” of GPJC’s advertising contract with APN. As you noted, GPJC has advertised with APN for several years. GPJC has […]
Read moreWith additional reporting by Matthew Charles Cardinale (APN) ATLANTA — Over a thousand pro-Israeli protesters held a demonstration on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at the Selig Center at 1440 Spring Street. The Selig Center is an event space, museum, and office space for the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta. This rally was called, “Atlanta Stands with Israel,” […]
Read moreWith additional reporting by Matthew Charles Cardinale (APN) DECATUR — On July 09, 2014, Dr. Jeff Halper, an Israeli in the U.S., spoke at Oakhurst Baptist Church on issues involving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict including home demolitions, divestment, the current attracts on Gaza, and how, he believes, the two state solution is no longer viable. Meanwhile, Atlantans have continued […]
Read moreAn earlier version of this article was edited by Bob Goodman and circulated via the Human Rights Atlanta email group. (APN) DECATUR — With Palestine having been recognized as a state by the United Nations on Thursday, November 29, 2012, it is clear that there is more than one side to the story of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. One unique voice […]
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