NOTE: Middle East Eye just published my latest contribution, a report on the not-so-secret visit of a senior Saudi prince to Israel to discuss the deteriorating strategic position of their regional alliance. I hope you'll give it a read and promote it via social media. Seattle Mayor Ed Murray, besieged by a fifth victim of his alleged sexually abusive … [Read more...]
After Police Killing, Facing Mounting Pressure, Seattle Jewish Federation Postpones Award and Annual Meeting
The Seattle Jewish federation had planned to hold its annual community meeting tonight at the University of Washington Hillel. At the event, it planned to give several awards to various groups and individuals for their contribution to the life of Seattle's Jewish community. One of these was to be the Tikkun Olam Award, to be bestowed on Seattle Police … [Read more...]
Seattle Mayor, Accused of Buying Teen Sex, to Pinkwash for StandWithUs
Today, the Seattle Times reported that Seattle Mayor Ed Murray stands accused of buying sex from teenage gay prostitutes in the 1980s. A number of individuals who worked as prostitutes during that era have come forward to accuse him of these acts. At least one of them was a troubled teenager who was a crack addict, using sex to pay for his habit. If true, … [Read more...]
Seattle LGBT Commission Pinkwashes…Again!
Back in 2012, StandWithUs and another pinkwashing NGO, A Wider Bridge, brought a group of gay Israelis, one of whom was a settler, to Seattle. They persuaded the Seattle LGBT Commission to host a reception for the group. The tour, as with much of what SWU does, was meant to burnish the reputation of Brand Israel. An important aspect of this marketing … [Read more...]
