Danny and Derek welcome James Cavallaro, professor of law and executive director of the University Network for Human Rights, for a discussion of the State Department’s recent decision to withdraw his nomination to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights over comments categorizing the treatment of Palestinians by Israel as “apartheid”. They discuss James’ work in human rights advocacy, the weaponization of anti-Semitism, the US goverment’s particular aversion to the word “apartheid”, and more.
The University Network for Human Rights has released this statement on the incident.
Recorded Thursday, February 16, 2023
Special - Offer Rescinded w/ James Cavallaro