... to achieve peace (yes, I think it is possible). But in addition to all this, I fail to see how academic boycott can be legitimized, academically speaking. Academic activity transcends ... Some members of the NTNU Board are said to be worried about the consequences of a boycott not on Israelis, but on their own university. They are said to be more amenable to discussion. They include Board Chair ...

... like the gay marriage referendum in Maine. But what about those who are not in favor of the boycott -- and there are Blenders who think it's not a good idea. More below the fold. Chris Geidner ... a not altogether surprising way, the more successful Aravosis's efforts at this boycott are, the less likely we could be to see quick action on ENDA. As with his earlier position opposing the ...

... various students and representatives of student bodies at NTNU, and responses indicate that many students are against the boycott. As one student representative commented regarding the students on the board of Norway's prestigious university, "I would be surprised if they voted for the boycott, because academic freedom is important for them as well." "The idea of a ...

... much support out there for statist health care, you would think that the Whole Foods boycott dedicated to punishing an opponent would have had a significant impact ... bottom lines. Obviously then, it has nothing to do with the press-hyped but clearly ineffective boycott. Even with the plunge, as of 12:15 p.m. WFMI ... 's ultimately successful 2-year boycott of Ford Motor Company that ended in March ...

... and their representatives, regardless of religion or nationality." Why the call for the boycott? The appeal's first sentence says it all: "Since 1948, the ... like NTNU. But I also hope the petitioners will have the courage of consistency. If they want a boycott of Israel, then they should lead by example. If any of them or their families suffers from multiple sclerosis, ...

... the word “Christmas” in their advertisements. The boycott runs from December 1 through Christmas Day. For ... either.” Mr. Upton and the AFA have extended their boycott to include the American Family Association, which publishes a prominent ... their advertising for the American Family Filter, our AFA boycott against the two companies will continue, primarily through mockery,” ...

... . One of the reasons that people give to oppose the boycott is that it isn't likely to effectuate any real change in the way Israel treats ... upholding our convictions just because they might not be practical or useful. Having said that, I have to state that I am opposed to the boycott. As I said before, the way Israel is discussed in the liberal circles (and even among otherwise intelligent ...

... leader Kristin Halvorsen admitted to supporting a boycott of Israeli goods." A quote by the Nobel ... Israel and that is for your esteemed University to vote yes on an academic boycott of Israel. Your courage will open the door for Universities ... men and women. Please do the right thing and vote for an academic boycott of Israel, a nation that is neither civilized nor democratic, by setting ...

... community. It appears that many in the LGBT blogosphere are joining in on a boycott organized by the founders of AmericaBlog in an attempt to push ... Joe and I are launching today a donor boycott of the DNC. The boycott is cosponsored by Daily Kos, Jane ... Project, and soon others. It's really more of a "pause," than a boycott. Boycotts sounds so final, and angry. Whereas this campaign ...

... is denied (with legitimacy being weakened more for each vote under the 50%).  A boycott allows the Hondurans to show their contempt toward the coup, and may even strengthen the opposition to the ... amongst others, who call themselves the Genuine Leadership of UD, which has come out clearly against the elections and for boycott. They have made an appeal to the rank and file of UD to prevent the ...