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Black Agenda Radio January 20, 2023
Black Agenda Radio with Margaret Kimberley
20 Jan 2023
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Black Agenda Radio · Black Agenda Radio January 20, 2023

The Biden administration provokes Russia in the Ukraine proxy war while simultaneously threatening China. Ken Roth was denied a Harvard fellowship due to mild criticism of Israel while he served as director of Human Rights Watch. How does his treatment differ from that of Palestinian critics of Israel?
Update: After the interview with Ali Abunimah was recorded, Harvard's Kennedy School reversed its decision and offered the fellowship position to Roth, who accepted.

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Ukraine
China
Palestine
Palestine Solidarity
HRW
Human Rights Industrial Complex
Israel lobby
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