Or-Ly Barlev and the Alternative Media – Israel in Protests
Appendix to Big Submarine Protest post. Or-Ly Barlev and other alternative media outlets fill a reporting gap in the Israeli media scene, especially regarding the anti-Bibi protests. Here, as in other marches and demonstrations, she reports and records the proceedings, police misbehavior and gives voice to the protesters.
The Big Submarine March & Israel’s Politicized Police
The Big Submarine March from Hemed to Jerusalem was brutally obstructed by police, who dumped the subs on the roadsides, arrested protesters and blocked the road, yet we arrived triumphantly at Balfour, subs and all.
Cross-Country Submarine Flotilla & the Missing Media
The submarine flotilla cross country event was one of the largest and better organized events of the Israeli anti-Netanyahu protest movement. I am trying to do it justice, since the compromised mainstream media largely chose, or was instructed, to ignore it.
Crime Minister and Israel Rising: Protesting Netanyahu
Israel rising – Bibi uses the coronavirus crisis to escape trial, establish dictatorship. We, aware citizen, won’t let him. First post in series about protests and spirit you do not hear much on the mainstream media, here or abroad.
Samaritans – Good Samaritan Museum – Appendices
Samaritans are a unique religious-ethnic group with a complicated history from antiquity until today and complex inter-relations with other religions. The Good Samaritan story is discussed, including its implications for today.
Separation – or Why “We” Can Burn the Amazon
Shoes separate us from earth,
Clothes – from wind,
Religion – from our sexuality,
Sunglasses and sunscreen
From the light of day
Crime Minister and Israel Rising: Protesting Netanyahu
Israel rising – Bibi uses the coronavirus crisis to escape trial, establish dictatorship. We, aware citizen, won’t let him. First post in series about protests and spirit you do not hear much on the mainstream media, here or abroad.
Samaritans – Good Samaritan Museum – Appendices
Samaritans are a unique religious-ethnic group with a complicated history from antiquity until today and complex inter-relations with other religions. The Good Samaritan story is discussed, including its implications for today.
Separation – or Why “We” Can Burn the Amazon
Shoes separate us from earth,
Clothes – from wind,
Religion – from our sexuality,
Sunglasses and sunscreen
From the light of day
Ben Gurion’s Genius – Dismantling Militias on “Both Sides”
Ben Gurion’s political genius enabled him to dismantle the pre-state militias on both sides of the political spectrum, and merge them into the emerging IDF. It hasn’t been easy, but the state would not have survived otherwise. I elaborate about the healthy foundations of Israel. Make comparisons to the American situation.
Two Fences and an Island – Trump, Twain, Epstein and the American Dream
Has Trump ever known the joy of painting a fence? Stripping “virgin” islands to strip teenage girls – is this the filthy-rich idea of the American Dream? Buying a private Virgin Island is advertised as “pursuing the American Dream”. Is Mr. Epstein its embodiment? And how is that similar to the ISIS dream? Are we seeing the Brave New World now? Or are science and technology today serving at the behest of the same old vices of individuals, destroying our planet on the go?
On Their Home Turf – Scoring Goals at Patriarchy’s Last Stronghold
Female soccer is still a rarity in Israel. I find satisfaction and compensation as a woman with the latest world championship, and thank men who support us. It feels like the last glass ceiling had finally been shattered, just as politics around the globe get very ugly and backwards.
Crime Minister and Israel Rising: Protesting Netanyahu
Israel rising – Bibi uses the coronavirus crisis to escape trial, establish dictatorship. We, aware citizen, won’t let him. First post in series about protests and spirit you do not hear much on the mainstream media, here or abroad.
Samaritans – Good Samaritan Museum – Appendices
Samaritans are a unique religious-ethnic group with a complicated history from antiquity until today and complex inter-relations with other religions. The Good Samaritan story is discussed, including its implications for today.
Separation – or Why “We” Can Burn the Amazon
Shoes separate us from earth,
Clothes – from wind,
Religion – from our sexuality,
Sunglasses and sunscreen
From the light of day
Ben Gurion’s Genius – Dismantling Militias on “Both Sides”
Ben Gurion’s political genius enabled him to dismantle the pre-state militias on both sides of the political spectrum, and merge them into the emerging IDF. It hasn’t been easy, but the state would not have survived otherwise. I elaborate about the healthy foundations of Israel. Make comparisons to the American situation.
Two Fences and an Island – Trump, Twain, Epstein and the American Dream
Has Trump ever known the joy of painting a fence? Stripping “virgin” islands to strip teenage girls – is this the filthy-rich idea of the American Dream? Buying a private Virgin Island is advertised as “pursuing the American Dream”. Is Mr. Epstein its embodiment? And how is that similar to the ISIS dream? Are we seeing the Brave New World now? Or are science and technology today serving at the behest of the same old vices of individuals, destroying our planet on the go?
On Their Home Turf – Scoring Goals at Patriarchy’s Last Stronghold
Female soccer is still a rarity in Israel. I find satisfaction and compensation as a woman with the latest world championship, and thank men who support us. It feels like the last glass ceiling had finally been shattered, just as politics around the globe get very ugly and backwards.