The Ugly Exigencies of Genocide
Israel's atrocities in Gaza have changed the way we speak about Zionism and Jewish culture. The post The Ugly Exigencies of Genocide appeared first on Steve Salaita .
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Existence and Belonging: Six Reflections on Palestine
A transcript of remarks delivered on April 8, 2026, at Queen Mary University of London. The post Existence and Belonging: Six Reflections on Palestine appeared first on Steve Salaita .
An Excerpt of “Jerry and Rodrigo Go to War”
The following is an except from the newly-published novel Jerry and Rodrigo Go to War, which you can learn more about here. Amid this period of sadness, I decided to hit the town and see if I couldn’t get into something fun. Radford didn’t have many options for professionals such as myself and I didn’t … Continue reading "An Excerpt of “Jerry and Rodrigo Go to War”" The post An Excerpt of “Jerry…
Palestine Solidarity in the Age of Reaction
Should people involved with the Palestine solidarity movement in North America, traditionally leftist in orientation, seek alliances with the political right? The post Palestine Solidarity in the Age of Reaction appeared first on Steve Salaita .
Palestine and the Politics of Purity
Accusing anti-Zionists of “purity politics” is a lazy rhetorical evasion. The post Palestine and the Politics of Purity appeared first on Steve Salaita .
Palestine and the Making of a New New World
The liberation of Palestine is, above all, a world-building project. The post Palestine and the Making of a New New World appeared first on Steve Salaita .
Care and Carefulness in Today’s United States
A short reflection on what the line “be careful” means in today’s dark political environment. The post Care and Carefulness in Today’s United States appeared first on Steve Salaita .
The Meaning of Honesty in Academe
A transcript of the 2025 James Baldwin Memorial Lecture at UMass-Amherst, delivered on April 16. The post The Meaning of Honesty in Academe appeared first on Steve Salaita .
No Resurrection: The Life and Death of the Modern University
A transcript of comments delivered at Villanova University on April 14, 2025. The post No Resurrection: The Life and Death of the Modern University appeared first on Steve Salaita .
Arab Americans, Ignore the Haters: Rejecting Kamala Harris was the Right Thing to Do
Arab Americans are facing vicious pushback for refusing to abandon Palestine, but people interested in a better world should follow our lead instead of mourning the neoliberal order. The post Arab Americans, Ignore the Haters: Rejecting Kamala Harris was the Right Thing to Do appeared first on Steve Salaita .