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'Not On Our Dime' divestment referendum in Pittsburgh fails ahead of primary

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It was described as a policy to "divert funds from governments engaged in genocide and apartheid—such as the state of Israel—and corporations doing business with them."

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'Not On Our Dime' divestment referendum in Pittsburgh fails ahead of primary

It was described as a policy to "divert funds from governments engaged in genocide and apartheid—such as the state of Israel—and corporations doing business with them."

1 month ago·Pittsburgh, United States

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The Derrick

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Ballot referendum to get Pittsburgh to divest from Israel is halted amid legal challenges

PITTSBURGH — Organizers of a ballot referendum directing the city to divest from countries committing genocide, specifically citing Israel, conceded that they did not have enough signatures to make it on the ballot during a hearing Friday morning

1 month ago·Oil City, United States

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Ballot referendum to get Pittsburgh to divest from Israel halted amid legal challenges

Organizers of a ballot referendum seeking the city to divest from countries committing genocide, including Israel, conceded that they did not have enough...

1 month ago·Pittsburgh, United States

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WESA

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Israel divestment referendum, planned for Pittsburgh primary, called off amid legal challenge

An effort that would allow Pittsburgh voters to limit the city's ability to contract with firms that have ties to Israel has been withdrawn.

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Truthout

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Residents in 5 Vermont Towns Vote to Cut Economic Ties With Israel

“With their support for the apartheid-free pledge, Vermonters are drawing a line in the sand,” said an organizer.

1 month ago·Sacramento, United States

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The Rake Vermont

Five Vermont Towns Vote to End Support for Israeli Apartheid

@media screen and (min-width:768px){.stk-835b78c{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 66.7% !important}} For much of last year, community members across Vermont have been working to put the Apartheid-free Communities Pledge on their local ballots for Town Meeting Day. On Tuesday, those efforts were put to the test as Vermonters cast their ballots and met in town halls. The Pledge reads as follows: WE AFFIRM our commitment to freedom, justice, and equa…

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