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Thousands Rally in L.A. to Support Israel

Schwarzenegger told the gathering that he has long, deep affection for Israel. He said that he has visited the country several times, including in the 1970s as a body building champion; the 1980s as \”The Terminator;\” and in the 1990s to open a Planet Hollywood restaurant. He added that his first trip abroad after being elected governor was to Israel.

First Person – Will You Be at Peace?

The 20th century offered repeated incontrovertible proof that launching a campaign against genocide, getting it to permeate the collective consciousness and mobilizing the masses to take action is a difficult challenge.

Spectator – Spin-Doctors of the Revolution

While a student at Columbia School of Journalism, Rachel Boynton saw a film about the history of 20th century nonviolent conflict that included a segment on how American consultants had gone to Chile in 1990 to produce TV ads for a successful campaign to end Gen. Augusto Pinochet\’s long autocratic presidency.

The View From L.A.: Hoping for the Best

As a new party, Kadima has not yet organized an American support group, but Handelsman predicted the establishment of such an organization in the next two years.

A Different Brand of Texas Governor

The Kinkster is nothing if not irreverent. But this Texas cowboy, who has morphed from recording artist to postmodern mystery writer, may have redefined chutzpah with his current campaign to become governor of Texas.

Villaraigosa a Yemenite?

\”Mayor Villaraigosa said many times during his campaign that he would lead a trip to Israel,\” Weiss said in a phone interview. \”He feels a strong connection to Israel.\”

Few Surprises in Congressional Races

The next Congress will look a lot like the last one, which was marked by unprecedented partisan strife and legislative gridlock.

In Campaign, It’s All Israel All the Time

Like two surly dinner guests who won\’t let an argument go, President Bush and Sen. John Kerry won\’t get off topic when they take their case to U.S. Jews: It\’s all Israel all the time.

Continental Divide

With just a few minutes to go before we are to take the stage Stan Kritzer, the elder statesman of the Temple Ner Tamid brotherhood, gathers us speakers into a small side room off the main sanctuary for a last minute talking to.

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