The Unscholarly Scholar
Professor Juan Cole of the University of Michigan, editor of the International Journal of Middle East Studies. makes politically motivated blunders.
Academia
From ‘Ethnic Cleansing’ to Casualty Count, Prof. Qumsiyeh Errs
Mazin Qumsiyeh's July 27 New Haven Register op-ed contained highly distorted and unsubstantiated accusations against Israel. While many of the accusations were of a general nature, Qumsiyeh did make some specific allegations which are demonstrably false.
Fairness Overdue
Librarians select titles based, in part, on recommendations by Library Journal, which routinely endorses one-sided books by extreme critics of Israel.
Ford and Rockefeller Foundations Institute Responsible, New Funding Policy
In a May 4, 2004 Wall Street Journal article, "Colleges Object to New Wording in Ford Grants," journalist Daniel Golden reports on important new funding policies of the Ford Foundation and the Rockefeller Foundation:
University of Illinois Columnist Fully Apologizes
University of Illinois journalism student, Mariam Sobh, apologizes for including a phony, incendiary quotation attributed to Ariel Sharon.
Dispelling the Myth of White Colonial Israel
A more accurate picture of Israel emerges when its supporters highlight the country's majority non-European population.
Anti-Israel Venom at University of Illinois Paper
Mariam Sobh, a student columnist and journalism major, used bogus, defamatory quotes and got away with barely a slap on the wrist.
Microsoft’s Encarta Muddles the Middle East
Distortions about the Middle East dispensed by the mass media can mislead news consumers of all ages, but especially worrisome is misinformation purveyed in reference works. Microsoft's popular Encarta Encyclopedia, available on the Internet and in expanded form on CD, is a troubling mix of solid information, bias and error.
Confrontation@Concordia (2003)
Confrontation @ Concordia (2003)
Produced and Directed by Martin Himel
47 minutes
In September 2002, anti-Israel activists staged a violent riot at Montreal's Concordia to prevent Benjamin Netanyahu from addressing Hillel students. The film examines intolerance and violent activism on campus.
In September 2002, anti-Israel activists staged a violent riot at Montreal's Concordia to prevent Benjamin Netanyahu from addressing Hillel students. The film examines intolerance and violent activism on campus.
“Covering” or “Covering Up” a Palestinian Solidarity Rally?
“A stand for freedom” read the headline of a recent New Jersey Star Ledger editorial (July 20) commending New Jersey Governor McGreevey for allowing an upcoming pro-Palestinian conference at Rutgers University devoted to divestment from Israel. The event will also “celebrate Palestinian resistance.”