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TODAY'S DEMOCRACY NOW!:
* No Celebration of Occupation: 1,500 Artists and Writers Sign Letter Protesting Toronto Film Festival Decision to Spotlight Tel Aviv *
A protest at the Toronto International Film Festival has taken center stage after a group of artists and writers signed a letter of protest against the festival's decision to spotlight the city of Tel Aviv. Activists say the TIFF spotlight plays into Israel's attempt to improve its global image in the wake of the assault on the Gaza Strip and the ongoing occupation of Palestinian land. Over 1,500 people have signed the letter, called "The Toronto Declaration: No Celebration of Occupation," including Jane Fonda, Viggo Mortensen, Danny Glover and Harry Belafonte. We speak with journalist and author Naomi Klein, who helped draft the letter.
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http://www.democracynow.org/2009/9/14/no_celebration_of_occupation_1_500
* Naomi Klein on "Minority Death Match: Jews, Blacks and the 'Post-Racial' Presidency" *
We speak with journalist Naomi Klein about her latest article for Harper's Magazine, "Minority Death Match: Jews, Blacks and the 'Post-Racial' Presidency." The piece examines the World Conference Against Racism that was held in Geneva this past April, a follow-up to the first racism conference in Durban, South Africa in 2001. There was a major boycott with the Obama administration refusing to attend, claiming the conference would unfairly target Israel. Critics say the controversy over Israel could have been an excuse to avoid dealing with the conference's key issues, including addressing the legacy of slavery.
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http://www.democracynow.org/2009/9/14/naomi_klein_on_minority_death_match
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