Washington Post Journalists Repeat Israeli Claims as Fact

By Sanjeev Bery
The Huffington Post, 06/01/2010

In the June 1st edition of the Washington Post, journalists Scott Wilson and Laura Blumenfeld uncritically repeat Israeli claims regarding the Gaza aid flotilla as fact. Wilson and Blumenfeld should recognize that Israeli officials have a vested interest in discrediting the activists who challenged Israel’s blockade of Gaza.

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Boxer vs. Feinstein: The Path to Middle East Peace

By Sanjeev Bery
The Huffington Post, 05/17/2010

In the growing national debate on US-Israel relations, California’s two US senators have very different things to say.

On one side, Senator Barbara Boxer has firmly aligned herself with the pro-Israel lobby. On the other side, Senator Dianne Feinstein has adopted a more independent position in support of Middle East peace.

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“Pretend Secrecy” Shields the White House from a Drone Missile Debate

By Sanjeev Bery
The Huffington Post, 11/05/2009

“It is time to set aside the notion that U.S. drone missile attacks in Pakistan are some kind of secret. The pretense of secrecy has saved Obama Administration officials from having to publicly defend the military tactic.”

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U.S. has chance to help real democracy in Pakistan
by Sanjeev Bery and Wajiha Ahmed
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 03/12/2009

“Today, a major Pakistani movement for democratic reform will challenge Pakistani President Asif Zardari with a call for government accountability…”

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U.S. policies have weakened Pakistani civilian rule
Sanjeev Bery and Manan Ahmed
San Jose Mercury News, 02/17/2009

“…While the United States may not be responsible for the rise of Pakistan’s past military dictators, it certainly prolonged their time in power. As a result, Pakistan’s civilian institutions have suffered…”