Shireen Akram-Boshar

Shireen Akram-Boshar is a socialist writer, editor and Middle East/North Africa solidarity activist.

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Education & Youth

Campuses Are Pulling Out All the Stops to Crush Palestine Solidarity This Fall

Students are fighting back against administrations’ efforts to challenge their right to organize.

By: Shireen Akram-Boshar ,; Truthout

October 6, 2024

News Analysis

War & Peace

As Israel’s Bombardment of Lebanon Grows, So Do Fears of Regional War

Just as in Gaza, the displaced are “in schools, mosques, churches, community centers,” a journalist in Beirut says.

By: Shireen Akram-Boshar ,; Truthout

October 1, 2024

News Analysis

War & Peace

Israel’s Attacks on Lebanon Since October 7 Have Displaced Over 100,000 People

Israel’s cross-border strikes have already killed hundreds of civilians. Now, Lebanese people fear there’s more to come.

By: Shireen Akram-Boshar ,; Truthout

August 28, 2024

News

Politics & Elections

Palestine Solidarity Activists Fear Harris Will Not Change Course on Gaza

Will Kamala Harris’s remarks about ceasefire turn out to be lip service? Activists share their thoughts and fears.

By: Shireen Akram-Boshar ,; Truthout

August 1, 2024

Interview

Politics & Elections

Palestine Is a Core Election Issue, and We Won’t Let Our Politicians Ignore It

Election season poses new challenges for Palestine solidarity activists in the US. Sa’ed Atshan analyzes the road ahead.

By: Shireen Akram-Boshar ,; Truthout

July 29, 2024

News Analysis

War & Peace

From Regional Uprisings to Reactionary Regimes: How Sudan Relates to Palestine

Leaders of Sudan’s counterrevolutionary forces have expressed affinity with Israel and have used Israeli-made weapons.

By: Shireen Akram-Boshar ,; Truthout

July 11, 2024

Op-Ed

Immigration

Don’t Let Biden’s Latest Protections Excuse His Rightward Lurch on Immigration

Biden's recent order offers no fundamental change to the right-wing agenda on immigration that has become the norm.

By: Shireen Akram-Boshar ,; Truthout

June 26, 2024

Interview

War & Peace

Can Popular Resistance and Mutual Aid Stave Off Civil War in Sudan?

Sudanese activist Marine Alneel discusses whether local resistance committees can revive the goals of the revolution.

By: Shireen Akram-Boshar &; Duha Elmardi ,; Truthout

August 8, 2023

News Analysis

Environment & Health

Syria and Turkey’s Earthquake Reminds Us That Disasters Are Inherently Political

There is no natural disaster untouched by politics, capitalism and racism.

By: Shireen Akram-Boshar ,; Tempest

February 18, 2023

News Analysis

War & Peace

Solidarity Can Win a Students for Justice in Palestine Chapter at Fordham

Fordham's refusal to charter a Students for Justice in Palestine chapter is part of an escalating attack on Palestine activism.

By: Shireen Akram-Boshar ,; SocialistWorker

February 4, 2017

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