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Geographers for Justice in Palestine
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Geographers supporting academic boycott of Israel / in solidarity with the liberation of Palestine. We are a campaign in support of BDS in AAG. https://linktr.ee/geog4pal
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Join us for the People's Special Meeting to discuss what BDS and solidarity should look like in the AAG!
Today at 3pm EST, join us at an AAG Listening Session regarding “an academic boycott of Israeli academic institutions, and for financial disclosure and divestment of AAG funds in corporations or state institutions profiting from the oppression of Palestinian people.”

www.aag.org/events/aag-m...
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November 7, 2025 at 6:49 PM
important context on Morningstar, whose "human rights" and other ESG screening tools are used on AAG investments

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How a Giant of Responsible Investing Agreed to an Israel Exception
After a multi-year campaign by Jewish groups, Morningstar—a major firm known for socially responsible investing—is softening its approach to Israeli human…
jewishcurrents.org
October 28, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Join us for the People's Special Meeting to discuss what BDS and solidarity should look like in the AAG!
October 10, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Reminder -- the AAG "webinar" concerning our BDS petition begins today at 12pm ET (about 2 hours from now). Log in to your AAG account and then click the link below to access the member portal and the Zoom link.

www.aag.org/events/aag-m...
October 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
What is the history of member-driven change in the AAG?

Our archival research has shown that member-driven political activity has been common in AAG's history, including struggles around the Equal Rights Amendment; the US funding of contras in Nicaragua; and nuclear proliferation and war.
September 30, 2025 at 2:19 PM
"Western institutions marshalled all...academic and digital repression against grassroots witnessing, unsuccessfully so far...the latest functions of a “geographic violence” that requires the myth of absolute distance between the West and the Other to obscure the proximity of colonial warfare."
September 24, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Intervention — "On Grassroots Witnessing: Gaza as the Terrain of Epistemic Intifada" by Patrick Anthony (Uppsala University) and Ghada Dimashk (American University of Beirut) antipodeonline.org/2025/09/24/o...
Intervention—“On Grassroots Witnessing: Gaza as the Terrain of Epistemic Intifada” - Antipode Online
Patrick Anthony (Uppsala University) and Ghada Dimashk (American University of Beirut) Baba, when will we study astronomy in school? … I want to learn about the moon and stars. (Banias, age 9, quoted ...
antipodeonline.org
September 24, 2025 at 3:29 PM
How have geographers, geography departments, and geographic thought been affected by Israel?
September 22, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Geographers/AAG members: I just sent my emails to my regional councilor, the Exec Committee, & Nat Councilors demanding that the organization uphold democratic processes & allow a vote on BDS. We *urgently* need members to email councilors ahead of this Friday Sept 12.

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September 9, 2025 at 11:47 PM
reminder -- this event on BDS strategy in academic associations is tomorrow! be sure to register in advance
please join us next week for an online event with colleagues in other disciplines who have worked to bring BDS resolutions to votes within their academic associations!
September 8, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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please join us next week for an online event with colleagues in other disciplines who have worked to bring BDS resolutions to votes within their academic associations!
September 3, 2025 at 4:39 PM
please join us next week for an online event with colleagues in other disciplines who have worked to bring BDS resolutions to votes within their academic associations!
September 3, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Newsletter #2 is being drafted now, and will include a save-the-date for an upcoming webinar with academics who have campaigned for BDS resolutions in other disciplinary organizations. sign up now to receive the details soon! geog4pal.org/join/
AAG for BDS
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August 26, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Please sign up if you have not already done so
we have a new listserv, and have just sent a very important campaign update to our members--sign up below with a non-institutional email address!

geog4pal.org/join/
AAG for BDS
Geographers for Justice in Palestine
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August 25, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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in advance of the upcoming "special meeting," we've updated our website with three extensive "FAQ" pages concerning the academic boycott of Israel, the grounds for BDS in AAG, and addressing potential concerns. we've learned a lot on, for instance, the history of member-driven change in AAG.
August 22, 2025 at 1:59 PM
in advance of the upcoming "special meeting," we've updated our website with three extensive "FAQ" pages concerning the academic boycott of Israel, the grounds for BDS in AAG, and addressing potential concerns. we've learned a lot on, for instance, the history of member-driven change in AAG.
August 22, 2025 at 1:59 PM
we have a new listserv, and have just sent a very important campaign update to our members--sign up below with a non-institutional email address!

geog4pal.org/join/
AAG for BDS
Geographers for Justice in Palestine
geog4pal.org
August 21, 2025 at 10:07 PM
we are aware of recent communication from the AAG about a "special meeting." aspects of this process have been concerning, to say the least -- we'll have an update with context and action steps soon!
August 13, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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On the 20th anniversary of the BDS movement, we have much to share, but we’ll highlight only 20 of the most inspiring impacts the movement has achieved, or contributed to, in coalition with and active participation of our cherished global partners and allies.

#BDS20

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BDS@20: Redefining international solidarity and galvanizing global people power toward Palestinian liberation
We owe it to every single Palestinian, especially our people in Gaza, to reaffirm our unbreakable commitment to march on until Israel’s regime of oppression is dismantled.
loom.ly
July 9, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Earlier this month, the Geographical Society of Ireland passed a resolution "Solidarity with Palestine ​& Commitment to PACBI Guidelines." You can read the resolution below:

www.geographicalsocietyireland.ie/solidarity-w...
Solidarity with Palestine and Commitment to PACBI Guidelines
Motion Passed at the Annual General Meeting of the Geographical Society of Ireland (GSI) May 9th, 2025. Proposer: Criostóir King Seconders: Jack Edmunds-Bergin, Rebecca Vining Motion Text: This AGM...
www.geographicalsocietyireland.ie
May 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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By a vote of 69-4, the members of the Black Geographies Specialty Group of the AAG stand in solidarity with the Palestinian liberation struggle, encouraging all geographers to amplify their commitments to justice. For the full statement, visit: tinyurl.com/bgsgsolidarity
May 16, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Incredibly proud of this conversation with Hashem Abushama. We discuss Fanon, Stuart Hall, and Palestine as the barricade against rising fascism in the current conjuncture. Watch or listen to Conjuncture:

YouTube:
youtu.be/QEpCKNUzWHc

Podcast:
creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tri...

Happy May Day!
Conjuncture: Hashem Abushama - Palestine is the Barricade
YouTube video by Trinity Social Justice Institute
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May 2, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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Happy May Day! I'm pleased to share @cheatherton.bsky.social's interview with Hashem Abu Shama (Oxford) for the new episode of Conjuncture. This season co-sponsored by @antipodeonline.bsky.social: youtu.be/QEpCKNUzWHc. 1/2
Conjuncture: Hashem Abushama - Palestine is the Barricade
YouTube video by Trinity Social Justice Institute
youtu.be
May 1, 2025 at 7:16 PM
We are excited to announce that over 10% of AAG members have signed onto the GJP petition!

We're not done yet -- this week, we're making a final push to make sure we blow past that number. Especially if you've already signed, could you share the petition link with colleagues by April 11?
April 7, 2025 at 5:58 PM