“My feed is full of Leftists celebrating Sheldon Adelson’s passing,” wrote Save Jersey founder Matt Rooney. “Said it long before recent events: the degradation of our national discourse began on the Left. Specifically, the Left’s refusal to acknowledge the humanity of anyone who dissents. Where are the brave Democrats?” … [Read more...] about Heartless: Left Glories in GOP Megadonor Sheldon Adelson’s Death
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Scottish Judges Uphold Conviction of Lockerbie Bomber Al-Megrahi
TRIPOLI, LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA: British Prime Minister Tony Blair (L) shakes hands with Libyan leader Colonel Moamer Kadhafi 25 March 2004 at the start of their meeting in a tent on the outskirts of Tripoli. Blair arrived for landmark talks with Kadhafi amid warming ties between Tripoli and the West, as their countries prepared to sign a gas contract. On the first visit to Libya by a British premier since the country gained independence in 1951, Blair has pledged to offer a “hand in partnership” to Libya following its decision to renounce weapons of mass destruction. AFP PHOTO/POOL/STEFAN ROUSSEAU (Photo credit should read STEFAN ROUSSEAU/AFP via Getty Images) … [Read more...] about Scottish Judges Uphold Conviction of Lockerbie Bomber Al-Megrahi
Abbas Decrees First Palestinian Elections in 15 Years
The decree sets a timeline in which legislative elections would be held on May 22, followed by presidential elections on July 31 — the first since Abbas was elected to a four-year term in 2005. Elections for the National Council of the Palestine Liberation Organization, which represents the Palestinian cause internationally, would be held August 31. … [Read more...] about Abbas Decrees First Palestinian Elections in 15 Years
At Village Revival Records, The Vinyl Collection Never Stops Growing
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – When Jamal Alnasr first moved to the United States from Palestine, he discovered a new world of music. At the downtown record store where he took a job as a teen, he had never seen so many titles. … [Read more...] about At Village Revival Records, The Vinyl Collection Never Stops Growing
US UN Ambassador Craft calls for even-handed treatment of Israel, as UN looks to life under Biden
The historic out-of-the-box peace deals negotiated by the Trump Administration between Israel and four Arab countries were largely done without the help of the United Nations. Indeed, it seemed that the UN was caught by surprise when last year’s agreements were announced. Observers will now watch to see what kind of role the U.N. plays in the peace process under a Biden administration. … [Read more...] about US UN Ambassador Craft calls for even-handed treatment of Israel, as UN looks to life under Biden