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Free Speech Is What Allows Us to Govern Ourselves in America

September 13, 2019

Among the many things that make America great is our freedom of speech without government reprisal. In fact, one of our Founding Fathers, James Madison, believed that free speech should be nearly absolute. He also said that those who try to restrict free sp...

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Israeli PM Vows to Begin Annexing West Bank Settlements

AP News

September 10, 2019

JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Tuesday to annex the heart of the West Bank if he wins re-election next week, a move that could inflame the Middle East and extinguish any remainin...

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Anti-Defamation League Criticizes Event Featuring Alison Weir. She Responds.

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September 9, 2019

"Alison Weir has established herself as a prominent voice in the anti-Israel movement. ... (who) employs anti-Semitic imagery," says the Anti-Defamation League. Listen to this article: https://d28jd3p91...

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Trump’s Mideast Peace Envoy Set to Leave the White House

AP News

September 5, 2019

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration official tasked with developing a plan to bring peace between Israel and the Palestinians is leaving the White House. The White House says the peace plan is complete but will not be released until at least after this mo...

GV Wire Statement on Alison Weir’s Sept. 18 Appearance

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September 3, 2019

As part of an ongoing speaker series, GV Wire is bringing author Alison Weir to our community to present her views on Israel's treatment of Palestinians. Ms. Weir is a journalist, author, and researcher who ...

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Israel Blamed for Hit on Iran-Backed Militia Depot in Iraq

AP News

August 23, 2019

BAGHDAD — An Israeli airstrike on an Iranian weapons depot in Iraq, confirmed by U.S. officials, is threatening to destabilize security in the volatile country that has struggled to remain neutral in the confli...

Tlaib Declines to Visit West Bank, Citing Israeli Conditions

AP News

August 16, 2019

JERUSALEM — Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib said Friday she would not visit her grandmother in the occupied West Bank, despite being granted an Israeli permit on humanitarian grounds, saying Israel's "oppressive" conditions aimed to humiliate her. Israel barr...

Israel Bars US Congresswomen – with Nudge from Trump

AP News

August 15, 2019

JERUSALEM — Israel said Thursday that it will bar two Democratic congresswomen from entering the country ahead of a planned visit over their support for a Palestinian-led boycott movement, a decision announced ...

House Approves Resolution Opposing Israel Boycott Movement in Divisive Vote

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July 23, 2019

CNN Politics The House of Representatives on Tuesday voted to approve a non-binding resolution that opposes the boycott movement against Israel, a measure that won broad bipartisan support but faced ...

Netanyahu Makes History as Israel’s Longest-Serving Leader

AP News

July 17, 2019

JERUSALEM — As Benjamin Netanyahu becomes Israel's longest-serving prime minister, he is solidifying his place as the country's greatest political survivor and the most dominant force in Israeli politics in his generation. "He thinks that he is the right gu...

Trump Attacks Fox News, but the Network Remains Silent

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How TV Cameras Influence Candidates’ Debate Success

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Fresno Standouts Ellard, McDonald, Neal Nominated for Pro Football HOF

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Walters: Can Kamala Harris Break the Jinx?

CA College Students Shell Out $2K a Month for Housing, Books, Food Alone

Walters: Housing Action Just Half-a-Loaf

Why Community-Owned Grocery Stores Like Co-Ops Are the Best Recipe for Revitalizing Food Deserts

Can You Hear Us Now? Give the GV Wire 'Listen' Feature a Try.

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District 2 Candidates Weigh in on Homeless, Police, Potholes

California’s Worsening Wildfires, Explained

NW Fresno Traffic is a Horror Show. How Would Council Candidates Fix It?

Vow to Ban Assault Weapons Gives O’Rourke Debate Breakout

Democratic Debate: Top 2020 Contenders Finally on the Same Stage

Debate Offers Harris Chance to Regain Momentum in 2020 Race

Free Speech Is What Allows Us to Govern Ourselves in America

Israeli PM Vows to Begin Annexing West Bank Settlements

Anti-Defamation League Criticizes Event Featuring Alison Weir. She Responds.

Trump’s Mideast Peace Envoy Set to Leave the White House

GV Wire Statement on Alison Weir’s Sept. 18 Appearance

Israel Blamed for Hit on Iran-Backed Militia Depot in Iraq

Tlaib Declines to Visit West Bank, Citing Israeli Conditions

Israel Bars US Congresswomen – with Nudge from Trump

House Approves Resolution Opposing Israel Boycott Movement in Divisive Vote

Netanyahu Makes History as Israel’s Longest-Serving Leader

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