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US environmental group says it made decision 'hastily' without enough consultation with outside groups, after being accused of 'greenwashing' alleged Israeli crimes

Last week, the Sierra Club canceled its scheduled trips to Israel in response to pressure and bullying from Israel-hating groups.

'Extremist anti-Israel and antisemitic organizations will continue to try to insert their anti-peace poison pill into the mainstream of American corporate culture,' said Rabbi Abraham Cooper.

In response to backlash from pro-Israel groups the Sierra Club has reversed its decision to cancel a series of educational trips to the country.

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Local activists are fighting for quality-of-life issues by teaming up with climate activists and using their collective strength to sway local governments.

When Seattle’s first commercial airport opened in 1928, Georgetown had been a vibrant community for more than half a century.

When Seattle’s first commercial airport opened in 1928, Georgetown had been a vibrant...

When Seattle’s first commercial airport opened in 1928, Georgetown had been a vibrant...

When Seattle’s first commercial airport opened in 1928, Georgetown had been a vibrant...