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Sarah Sachs (Palestine)

Sarah Sachs (Palestine)

Sarah Sachs (Alternative Information Center - AIC): Sarah taught English in Argentina and Germany and worked for several years as a manager in the dot-com industry before pursuing her graduate studies. At the time of her fellowship, she was pursuing a Master’s degree in International Affairs with a concentration in economic, political and education development from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs.

05 Oct

Arrival In Jerusalem

At 6 pm, I was walking against traffic. The peddlers, the touts, the pious and

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Posted Oct 05, 2006

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18 Aug

The End of an Intern

My internship is coming to an end, as is the summer. The sky darkens much

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Posted Aug 18, 2006

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03 Aug

Beneath the Numbers, the Truth Remains

Yesterday, Human Rights Watch published a report disputing the initial death toll estimates from the

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Posted Aug 03, 2006

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31 Jul

Ramallah Responds

Residents of Ramallah gathered in solidarity with the Lebanese people to protest yesterday’s Qana massacre,

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Posted Jul 31, 2006

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26 Jul

Structural Hopelessness

Photo: UNICEF“You’re here to write?” he asked in Arabic. “Let’s take your American friends back

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Posted Jul 26, 2006

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17 Jul

Why I Don’t Tell

Why I Don’t Tell I find myself often answering the same question: Why don’t you

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Posted Jul 17, 2006

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06 Jul

A Call for Critical Reading of the News

I don’t expect everyone to see things the same way that I do, nor do

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Posted Jul 06, 2006

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28 Jun

A Critical Perspective

This past weekend’s demonstration was my first involvement* in political action on the ground in

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Posted Jun 28, 2006

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26 Jun

No Wall, However Tall: Imneizel Residents Protest the Inner Barrier

On June 24, Ta’ayush organized approximately 30 Israeli and international activists in a peaceful protest

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Posted Jun 26, 2006

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12 Jun

Separation Anxiety

It is appropriate that the checkpoint between Jerusalem and Bethlehem be a grandiose establishment. As

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Posted Jun 12, 2006

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04 Jun

Children at Play

As dusk falls on the Muslim Quarter, the adhan echoes from the surrounding mosques and

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Posted Jun 04, 2006

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20 May

Pre-departure

Eleven days and counting. Soon I will be navigating the winding streets of the Old

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Posted May 20, 2006

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