Cornel West

Amherst hosts high-profile anti-Israel boycott conference

Linda Sarsour, Cornel West and other leading BDS backers gather at Unversity of Massachusetts at Amherst for second time in 6 months.

Bernie Sanders adviser hits 'Jewish reactionaries' supporting Trump, calls 'struggle' against Israel 'this generation's Vietnam war'.

Clinton supporters vote down amendment to party platform calling for end to 'occupation' and 'illegal settlements' proposed by Sanders camp.

DNC platform tilts platform towards 'Palestinian aspirations' - but falls short of condemning Israel.

Democratic Party considers explicit condemnation of Israeli 'occupation' for 2016 platform.

Sanders representatives chosen to help draft party platform demand Democratic Party use clout to pursue 'justice for Palestinians'.