At the recent Stand With Us conference, it became obvious that the anti-BDS (Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions) movement is becoming empowered. American Thinker interviewed those willing to combat BDS both on college campuses and with legislation. California Assemblyman Travis Allen (R) has been on the forefront of pushing legislation to counter the BDS movement. First introduced in January he has since decided to co-author, in a bipartisan manner, another bill, AB 2844, to ensure its passing. In its current form the bill requires that California will not contract with any entity that officially boycotts the State of Israel, calling Israel a “vital ally and only democracy in the Middle East.” Every 180 days the list is updated. California should join other states that have considered such legislation. Currently there are seven states that passed bills, seven pending, of which five of those are highly likely to pass. AB 2844 has been approved by...(Read Full Article)