[WCUSP] an appeal

[Libby or Mort Frank]

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Subject: one quote, two comments, an appeal, and a report

(I'm forwarding this from Portside.  Libby)


> I am writing to ask your help and support
> 
> PLUTO UNDER ATTACK FROM ISRAELI LOBBY
> 
> About three weeks ago Pluto books and the University of
> Michigan Press - our US distributor - came under attack
> by Stand With Us (a Zionist lobby group) who were
> objecting to the publication of "Overcoming Zionism" by
> Joel Kovel which resulted in the book being withdrawn
> in the US. The vitriolic attack questioned the
> University's relationship with Pluto generally and
> denigrated "Overcoming Zionism."
> 
> Since then the Executive Board of the University has
> considered the matter and issued a public statement.
> Joel's book has now been reinstated but they plan to
> review the ongoing relationship between Pluto and UMP
> in October.
> 
> Pluto Press's importance & presence in the US is under
> threat.
> 
> Joel is setting up a network to rally support for Pluto
> as we are determined to defend ourselves. We hope you
> will help and support our efforts in the US by writing
> to Joel and Kathy who are co-ordinating the campaign
> <jskovel at gmail.com> and Ellajaja at aol.com.
> 
> If you have your own networks, please first go through
> Joel and Kathy, as they are co-ordinating the campaign
> 
> In the meantime we intend to get the UK media to take
> notice of these events.
> 
> warmly Roger
> 
> Roger van Zwanenberg (Dr) 
> Chair & Commissioning  Editor
> Pluto Press 
> Log on to the new Pluto Website:
> www.plutobooks.com
> 
> ==============
> 

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