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Letter from the Editor: Politics Edition 2021

In this issue, we have the honor of showcasing the world of advocacy, grassroots organizing, and political activism of so many Palestinians on the forefront of decolonial work. These people continue to dedicate their lives to the diaspora, put their bodies on the line for the movement, and be unwavering in their fight for freedom. Welcome to PIA’s UNBOUGHT Politics Edition.

This Valentine’s Day, break up with the Pillsbury Doughboy

In February of 2020, the United Nations published a list of companies violating Palestinian rights like facilitating the construction, expansion or maintenance of Israeli settlements or the demolition of Palestinian housing and property. The United Nations named General Mills, a Minnesota-based corporation, as one of seven United States businesses violating international law by operating on occupied Palestinian territories.

Palestinian owned clothing company brings Middle Eastern, North African communities together

Two years ago, Naseem Nimer walked into his cousin’s birthday party and was surprised when he was met with the guests wearing ugly Christmas sweaters even though none of them celebrated Christmas. He knew that they were wearing them because it’s a fun tradition and is normalized in America no matter what religion you follow, but it made him think ‘why don’t we have anything like this?’