The 18th Knesset, soon to be overtaken by the 19th, has unfortunately set record lows of governance. A growing number of MKs have confused substantive democracy with the tyranny of the majority (their majority, of course). The resulting anti-democratic laws – part of an expansive process in which basic democratic principles in Israel are being gradually undone – have been
- By Rena
- 16 Jan 2013
- 03:03PM
If you want to fight for human rights and the democratic process, write a column in an Arab newspaper in the Palestinian Authority, Gaza, or Egypt. Let's see how far you get and hope you aren't arrested. When was the last time elections were held in the Palestinian Authority and under what authority is Abbas still in his position?
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