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Melissa Goodman, a staff attorney in the ACLU’s National Security Program, took on Habib’s case and filed a lawsuit on behalf of the American organizations that had invited Habib to speak. U.S. citizens have a legal right to talk to foreign scholars unless there is a “facially legitimate and bona fide reason” for the scholar to be prohibited from entering the country, according to Goodman...
...that inflame tensions or prejudice the outcome of talks” is a good start. But for such statements to be credible, they must be coupled with real action. If Israel undermines the peace process, it should face cuts in aid. If and when it gets back on the right track, the aid should be restored. The U.S. has spent a great deal of time pursuing the peace process while providing constant aid to Israel. We feel it is time for a new approach, one that holds Israel accountable for its missteps with more than harsh words, and rewards...
...concerns. Instead, America should distance itself if its closeness to Israel is impeding national security interests and working counter to the two-state solution. We have confidence that the U.S. and Israel can resolve their differences and their difficulties, pursue peace, and remain friendly for decades to come. But, right now, it is time for a little room...
...coolest moment was when the Harvard men’s team overall took third place,” Daniel commented. “Harvard is the third best college team in the nation right now, but we only had two competitors … Other colleges will bring as many as 20 or 30 people...
...frank, it has done in this case. But please do not make the mistake of concluding that the Weatherhead Center has defended Mr. Kramer’s positions. To paraphrase Voltaire, many of us strongly disagree with what he has said, but will defend to the death his right to say it. The WCFIA statement these students refer to only makes the case that the speech in question is probably protected, for better or for worse. In another place and time, it might not be. In much of Europe, there might be legal grounds for prosecuting someone who propounded such...