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“Day in the Life of a Palestinian”
Besan Besan

“Day in the Life of a Palestinian”

An essay written by a local high school student about the life of Palestinians under occupation. As a part of her research, she conducted in depth interviews with Palestinians who grew up in the West bank during the First Intifada. The names of those she interviewed and those mentioned in the interviews have been changed to protect their identities and their families still living in the Occupied Territories.

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“Toledo City Council Should Join the Ceasefire Chorus”
Dr. Mahjabeen Islam Dr. Mahjabeen Islam

“Toledo City Council Should Join the Ceasefire Chorus”

Letter to the editor of The Blade written by Dr. Mahjabeen Islam. After receiving numerous letters to the editor, The Blade has published very few and almost never the full version of the original letters. So, we will be publishing the complete version of those letters, as well as ones that were rejected, here on our News and Thoughts page

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“What does a ceasefire mean? Explaining the obvious.”
Dr. Sahar Abuimara Dr. Sahar Abuimara

“What does a ceasefire mean? Explaining the obvious.”

Letter to the editor of The Blade written by Dr. Sahar Abuimara After receiving numerous letters to the editor, The Blade has published very few and almost never the full version of the original letters. So, we will be publishing the complete version of those letters, as well as ones that were rejected, here on our News and Thoughts page

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