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Providence voters approve ballot initiative that could lead to divestment from Israel

November 3, 2026David Leibermann

In a major victory for the Israel boycott movement, voters in Providence, Rhode Island, have approved a ballot measure that could result in the city divesting public funds from Israel, according to local media. With 81 of 82 polling locations partially reported, the Rhode Island Board of Elections tallied 75% voting to approve the measure […]

Somerville councilors, solicitor delay final action on Israel divestment proposal

October 14, 2026October 14, 2026Sara Wood

SOMERVILLE, Mass. — Lawmakers in Somerville Massachusetts have delayed action on an Israeli divestment proposal to allow for more research into the question of what businesses would be banned and what the financial impact would be on the city. Somerville’s Legislative Matters Committee debated the issue on Tuesday night after its City Council voted in […]