USPCN Action Alert: American Studies Association voting on boycott of Israel

– December 14, 2013
On December 5th, the American Studies Association unanimously endorsed a resolution for the academic boycott of Israel. The successful resolution came on the heels of the ASA’s 2013 Annual Conference […]
On December 5th, the American Studies Association unanimously endorsed a resolution for the academic boycott of Israel. The successful resolution came on the heels of the ASA’s 2013 Annual Conference in Washington, DC where boycott was the most prominent topic of discussion and where scholars and student members of the Association expressed overwhelming support for it. The discussion at the conference and the vote itself marks a milestone in Palestine solidarity activism in the United States because of the formidable taboo it shatters. But the fight is not over yet. 
 
In contravention of its normal practice, and in an attempt to deflect backlash, the National Council has put the resolution to a membership wide vote. The voting closes in 2 days onSunday December 15th. To help ensure this significant victory, please: 
 
1) Ask your friends who are ASA members to vote. 
 
2) Ask your friends in academia to show support for the resolution by writing a letter or posting a supportive message to the ASA’s FB wall. 
 
3) Thank the ASA for their support by signing the US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation’s letter here. 
 
4) Tweet supportive messages (examples below) 
 
  • Critical Ethnic Studies Association supports @AmerStudiesAssn academic boycott resolution s://t.co/cxZaOzLjdd  #2013ASA #Palestine
  • Read why Joan Scott, former chair of @AAUP Committee on Academic Freedom & Tenure changed her mind on #BDS ://t.co/zCPzOQ5kmG #2013ASA
  • A great explanation of what the ASA Boycott Resolution actually says by @palumboliu #palestine #2013ASA ://t.co/vslQ4dyxkj
  • If you’re still not sure where you stand on #2013ASA academic boycott resolution, this @BRICUP booklet is a must read ://t.co/Qcz3xXTsmG
  • #2013ASA members, have you voted yet on the academic boycott resolution endorsed by the @AmerStudiesAssn? Learn more ://t.co/6u10l2NjMB
  • Excited about @AmerStudiesAssn’s principled stand in support of academic boycott? Send them a thank you! ://t.co/4t3oY1K3TB #Palestine
 
FAQ’s and Recommended Readings
 
Statements in Support of the ASA Academic Boycott Resolution
 
International Working Group of CESA letter to the ASA Critical Ethnic Studies Association
 
Students Support the American Studies Association Boycott Resolution | Students for Justice in Palestine – National
 
Palestine solidarity and anti-war groups support the ASA boycott Resolution | US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation