Below is an Op-Ed by Jewish Voice for Peace Communications Director, Cecilie Surasky which appeared in today’s Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
(In case you are interested in publishing it on your website or email list. Surasky has given her permission for it to be run in full.)
Dissenting at your own risk
By CECILIE SURASKY
Special to the Star-Telegram
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