Beta version/DRAFT by Mazin Qumsiyeh
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Chapter 1. Introduction
Perspectives and history
Colonization
Partition and Expulsion
The current untenable situation
Sellout Programs will fail
Chapter 2. Our Vision: Peace with justice
Why acting is important
The Vision: Plurality, democracy, justice
New Directions
Exhibit 1 Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Exhibit 2 Ten principles by Amnesty International
Chapter 3. Case studies
Challenges and Obstacles
How the media is manipulative
Attempts to silence Free speech
Individual Ideological Biases
Affecting News At Its Source
Intimidation and Pressure
Assault on Freedom of Speech and expression
Buying Power
Arab And Muslim Bashing As A Political Tool
Assault On Freedom Of Speech And Expression
Daniel Pipes As An Example Of McCarthian Silencing
Email Spam and Forgeries
Deceipt At The Washington Times
Radio As A Tool Of propaganda
Infiltration of Progressive Groups
Summary
Exhibit 3 Zionists target media
Exhibit 4 FAIR report
Exhibit 5 Terminology use and misuse
Exhibit 6 AFP report
Exhibit 7 Ashrawi Article
Exhibit 8 Abunimah: Israeli spin
Chapter 4. Non-Violent grass-root action
Definitions
Palestinian non-violent resistance
Trends in non-violent direct action
Motivation
Exhibit 9 Letters from Gila Svirsky
Exhibit 10 Article by Jonathan Kuttab
Chapter 5. Getting Organized and Reaching Out
First Question Is Who?
Building Your Organization
Networking And Recruiting Activists
Holding Teach-ins
Holding And Conducting Debates
Fundraising
Exhibit 11 Predominantly Jewish And/or Israeli Groups
Exhibit 12 Christian Peace with Justice Groups
Exhibit 13 Muslim Groups Speaking Out for Peace and Justice | Chapter 6. Media Activism
Why do Media Work
Who's who in the media
Countering shabby journalism
Meeting with editors
Publishing on editorial pages
Media work for events
Interviewing
Other media work
Exhibit 14 Example Press Release
Exhibit 15 Example short letter on bias
Exhibit 16 Sample press release
Chapter 7. Activism in the age of the Internet
Growth of the Internet
Direct email
Listserves
Web presence
Chat rooms and blogs
Cyber-Pitfalls
Exhibit 17 Al-Awda, the Palestine Right to Return Coalition
Exhibit 18 International Solidarity Movement
Chapter 10. Boycotts & Divestments
Economic and moral pressure
Petitions and alerts
Lobby actions and influencing legislation
Boycotts
Divestment
Exhibit 19 Petition example
Exhibit 20 Resolution example
Exhibit 21 Defending academics
Exhibit 22 Tutu on Divesting
Chapter 11. Direct action
Need for direct action
Networking for action
Media work for direct action
Signs and slogans
Exhibit 23 AP event story
Chapter 12. Other Actions
Oral History
Exhibit 24 Activist burnout
Appendix 1 Intifadat Falasteen
Appendix 2 Exchange of emails with a Zionist | I encourage all to get involved with our ongoing two great projects:
1. ORAL HISTORY PROJECT
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