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Jill currently serves as the managing editor for Imagine 2050. A student of journalism from Columbia College Chicago, Jill has worked extensively with non-profit organizations both professionally and as a volunteer. Committed to addressing the economic and social discrimination barriers in childhood and youth development, she has worked in the public school system, coordinating elementary early childhood programs. A native of Chicago, she returned from Brooklyn specifically to work with non-profit organizations in the Midwest, and has enjoyed the last two years working for a progressive organization addressing racism, bigotry, and oppression. An avid international traveler, Jill has spent time in Europe and South America, most recently studying Spanish in Argentina, Chile and Peru.

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  • Kayse, I appreciate your comments and mostly agree with you. However I must respectfully disagree with your statement that the protests against Israel have no anti-Semitic tones. It is not absurd; it is in my opinion an overlooked and long-entrenched aspect of liberal activism. Perhaps what I should have clarified was that I received requests to attend rallies from a few activists whom I trust and respect. These are not the rally organizers that concern me. I also had hoped to communicate that while I understand the attention paid by those who have a direct or indirect empathy for Palestinian civilians; it is confusing the investment made by activists who have very little to no understanding of the ramifications of war. Human rights activists, like me, who have no clear population or cause with which to identify should address the issues that are most pressing or where we are most effective, regardless of the location, the history, the politics, or the race of the people involved. And we should be vigilant in examining ourselves for deeply rooted bigotry. My article was not meant to imply that the people in Gaza do not deserve justice nor was it meant to defend the Israeli government in any way. As someone who is familiar with and an admirer of your work, I know that you fight injustice fairly. Unfortunately, there are too few activists like you. And I find it troubling when I encounter protesters who are fervent in their attention to Palestine while knowing or caring very little for the other human atrocities occurring around the world.

    Posted on 04 Jan 2009 in Attention to Israeli Attacks Should be Examined for Anti-Semitic Undertones

  • Yes, we do moderate comments. One, to cut down on spam and also to prevent hate speech from being published on the blog. Jill

    Posted on 24 Nov 2008 in Hate and Death: The Federation for American Immigration Reform Harvest in Suffolk County

  • After reading Malkin's piece, I'm shocked at her anger towards immigrants. It's a shame that she is given mainstream media space...she obviously has some serious issues with race and hatred.

    Posted on 10 Oct 2008 in U.S. Economic Crisis Highlights Attack on American Identity