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Biden is set for the Morehouse graduation. Students are divided

Students at Morehouse College are reflecting on the importance of their graduation ceremony amidst discussions about President Biden's commencement address. [ more ]

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Lots of fear': how the Rwanda deportation crackdown led to panic and protests

Protesters successfully halted the deportation of an asylum seeker in London through organized resistance and social media mobilization. [ more ]

New York Post

Anti-Israel protesters beat man, steal Star of David headscarf near Met Gala: video

Anti-Israel protesters in Manhattan attack and rob a Jewish man, highlighting escalating tensions. [ more ]

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Police Tackle and Arrest Anti-Trump Protester Outside Courthouse

Police arrested anti-Trump demonstrator Payne Daniel outside the courthouse. He linked his protest to Trump's past actions, symbolizing ongoing social issues and dissent. [ more ]

New York Post

Hundreds of anti-Israel protestors in NYC shut down Manhattan Bridge

Hundreds of anti-Israel protestors took over Manhattan Bridge, disrupting traffic and clashing with police. [ more ]

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Jacob Zuma, Once Leader of the A.N.C., Becomes Its Political Rival

Demand for change through protest in South Africa's Pietermaritzburg showcases support for Jacob Zuma's new political party, uMkhonto weSizwe, amid dissatisfaction with former allies. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

UCLA faculty protest at Hammer Museum gala, decrying treatment of pro-Palestinian students

Protesters demand amnesty for pro-Palestinian students and call for Chancellor's resignation at UCLA gala. [ more ]

Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

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House committee seeks documents from UCLA over antisemitism

The U.S. House Education and Workforce Committee is investigating UCLA for its response to antisemitism and protection of Jewish students. [ more ]

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Columbia University cancels commencement ceremony following student protests

Columbia University is canceling its university-wide commencement ceremony due to security concerns and shifting to smaller celebrations in its 19 colleges. [ more ]

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University of Mississippi investigates student over Palestine counter-protest

The University of Mississippi is investigating a student for racist behavior during a pro-Palestinian demonstration.

Phi Delta Theta fraternity expelled a member for racist actions. [ more ]

The Atlantic

The Problem With America's Protest Feedback Loop

Protests can escalate if perceived as ineffective. Large movements may raise awareness but not change minds or electoral behavior. Social media has revolutionized protest mobilization. [ more ]

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Truthout

First-Ever Faculty Gaza Solidarity Encampment Erected at The New School

Faculty members at The New School set up a solidarity encampment named after a deceased Palestinian professor killed by Israel. [ more ]

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ABC7 San Francisco

Pres. Biden met by protesters, Israel supporters outside Bay Area fundraising events

President Biden visited the Bay Area for campaign events, facing protests from pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli groups. [ more ]

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US news

As Seinfeld Receives Honorary Degree at Duke, Students Walk Out in Protest

Dozens of students walked out and chanted during Jerry Seinfeld's honorary degree ceremony at Duke University. [ more ]

Irish Independent

Book of Kells barricaded 'indefinitely' until demands are met, Trinity College students say as they erect protest camp

Trinity College Dublin's Book of Kells entrance barricaded until severing ties with Israel by protesting students. [ more ]

www.amny.com

Chalk pleas and arguments with opponents: Inside another college campus pro-Palestine protest in Manhattan | amNewYork

Students at SVA demand divestment from Israel in pro-Palestine protest. [ more ]

BKReader

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations Continue with CUNY Graduate Center Occupation in New York

Palestine supporters occupied CUNY Graduate Center in protest against Gaza war and arrests, leading to a standoff with faculty. [ more ]

San Jose Spotlight

3 days ago

San Jose State students stage protest and call for divestment - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose State University students are protesting the Israel-Hamas war by setting up tents, demanding acknowledgment of the death toll in Gaza. [ more ]

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Paris's Sciences Po rejects protesters' demand to review Israel ties

Protesters at Sciences Po university in France started a sit-in after the institution rejected demands to review relations with Israeli universities. [ more ]

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Police remove student protesters and encampment from UC Irvine

Police cleared pro-Palestinian protesters from UC Irvine lecture hall and encampment, leading to remote classes following campus unrest. [ more ]

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University of Mississippi: abhorrent' counter-protesters condemned

The protest at the University of Mississippi highlighted a clash between pro-Palestine and counter-protesters, reminiscent of past civil rights struggles. [ more ]

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Police Begin Dismantling Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators' Encampment at UCLA

Police dismantled pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA after protesters defied orders to leave. [ more ]

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Police quiz 45 people after Peckham protesters thwart asylum seekers' coach transfer to Bibby Stockholm

A Home Office contractor detained for racially aggravated public order offense. [ more ]

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Police clash with protesters trying to stop bus taking migrants to Bibby Stockholm

Police clashed with protesters in Peckham as they attempted to block a coach transporting asylum seekers, resulting in arrests. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Protesters block coach in Peckham from taking asylum seekers to Bibby Stockholm barge

Protesters blocked coach taking asylum seekers, declaring refugees are welcome despite police warnings. Over 40 officers attended and eventually removed the protestors. [ more ]

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Those two weeks felt how the world should be': the young single mums who took on the housing crisis and won

Protesters occupied empty council flats, highlighting housing crisis and social cleansing in London. [ more ]

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U.C.L.A. Tries to Reconcile a Week of Turbulent Events

Protesters left behind belongings after police raided a pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA, leading to arrests, reflecting a campus divided in aftermath. [ more ]

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Los Angeles

Police Officers Respond as Clashes Erupt at U.C.L.A. Encampment

Administrators called law enforcement due to violence at a pro-Palestinian protest encampment on UCLA campus. [ more ]

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Jews In LA Have Had Enough!' UCLA Student Tells Fox Counter Protestors That Broke Up Pro-Palestine Encampment Were NOT Students

Counter-protestors breaking up a Pro-Palestine protest encampment at UCLA were not UCLA students, but local residents. [ more ]

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Activists march for immigrant rights in Wisconsin: We're making this country strong'

The rally in Milwaukee extended beyond immigration, critiquing authoritarianism under Trump and Biden's Israel-Gaza policy.

The 2024 presidential campaign season is fueling anti-immigrant sentiment, with Trump promoting mass deportations and military involvement.

Demonstrators fear authoritarianism, repression, and violence under a potential second Trump term, calling for protective actions by Biden. [ more ]

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WATCH: Presidential Candidate Jill Stein Arrested After Tussle With Police At Wash University Protest Encampment

Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein and deputy campaign manager were arrested at a protest camp in a demonstration against Boeing's ties to Israel, accusing major opponents of being pro-war, pro-genocide candidates. [ more ]

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It hurt like hell: Doctor protesting at City College says cops injured him while being arrested | amNewYork

Primary care doctor injured by police while supporting protesters at City College in Harlem. [ more ]

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Protest Materializes as Trump Has Cases Heard in Two Courts

Protesters gathered near Lower Manhattan courthouse for Trump trial, expressing dissatisfaction with his actions and justice system. [ more ]

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nypost.com

Whether it's Biden or Shafik, de-escalation' keeps on failing

Both Columbia University and Biden's foreign policy share a feckless approach of de-escalation, leading to an escalation of defiance in both situations. [ more ]

New York Post

Clueless Columbia protester demands school get 'basic humanitarian aid' to pro-terror rioters: 'Do you want students to die?'

Demand for basic humanitarian aid for anti-Israel protesters occupying a Columbia University building. [ more ]

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25 Cal Poly Humboldt protesters arrested, Columbia students take over building in escalation of Israel-Hamas war demonstrations

Protesters at Columbia University took over a building, unfurling a Palestinian flag, in the latest escalation of demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war. [ more ]

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Protesters at Columbia University have begun occupying a campus building

Protesters in support of Palestinians occupy Columbia University buildings demanding divestment from Israeli companies. [ more ]

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Protesters occupy Columbia building as university standoff escalates

Demonstrators took over Hamilton Hall at Columbia University amidst antiwar protests over Gaza conflict. [ more ]

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www.theguardian.com

US campus protests: police enter Columbia university after pro-Palestinian demonstrators occupy building live

Police and city officials claim outside agitators instigated the Hamilton Hall takeover. [ more ]

Advocate.com

After Georgia Southern University cut LGBTQ+ programs, students stood up

Protesters gathered at Georgia Southern University after the suspension of LGBTQ+ initiatives.

Demonstrators filled the student center with signs of acceptance, protesting the removal of LGBTQ+ services and symbols from the university.

The protest aimed to send a message to the university administration about reinstating LGBTQ+ initiatives and support on campus. [ more ]

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Columbia University Students Defy 2 P.M. Deadline To Clear Their Encampments or Face Suspension

Columbia University students are protesting the university's support of Israel and are refusing to vacate protest encampments. [ more ]

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New York Post

Ex-Google workers ousted over anti-Israel office protests claim they were illegally fired

Ex-Google employees filed a federal labor complaint alleging illegal firing for protests against Israeli government ties. [ more ]

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UK Black Pride confirms date and time of 'biggest and boldest' 2024 event

UK Black Pride 2024 will be held on Sunday, 11 August, aiming to be the 'biggest and boldest' celebration yet. [ more ]

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Cal Poly Humboldt students barricade themselves in protest

Students at Cal Poly Humboldt protest Israel's invasion of Gaza, barricading inside a building, prompting law enforcement response and campus closure. [ more ]

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UC Berkeley students begin Sproul Plaza sit-in to protest Gaza war, Cal's investments

UC Berkeley students are conducting a sit-in protest at Sproul Hall steps demanding the university sever financial connections with companies tied to Israel. [ more ]

New York Post

NYU students jump on anti-Israel tent camp bandwagon with protests outside biz school

NYU students protest Israeli occupation and demand university divestment. [ more ]

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Brooklyn Eagle

Brooklyn

Russians and Ukrainians march in Brooklyn to end war in Ukraine

Members of Russian America for Democracy in Russia rallied in Brooklyn against Putin's Russia as a terrorist state. [ more ]

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Police arrest 100-plus protesters on the Manhattan Bridge

Authorities arrested 150 pro-Palestinian protesters on the Manhattan Bridge due to traffic disruption and safety concerns. [ more ]

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Brooklyn

Brooklyn man arrested for burning an Israeli flag, police say

A Brooklyn man was arrested for setting an Israeli flag on fire near Columbia University during pro-Palestine protests. [ more ]

Above the Law

Marketing

Are You Kidding Me? - See Also

Exposing judicial corruption may lead to unexpected recognition and rewards.

Challenges faced by Columbia graduates for protesting highlight potential consequences for standing up for rights. [ more ]

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Marketing

Why are social media users blocking celebrities and influencers on TikTok? A look at the #Blockout movement

Protesters at Met Gala criticized for wealth display amidst Gaza conflict. Social media campaigns aiming to impact stars' income.

TikTok trend #Blockout2024 urges blocking celebrities over silence on Gaza crisis, potentially affecting their ad revenue. [ more ]

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Marketing

Thousands of South Carolinians, like me, owe their livelihoods to TikTok | Opinion

Protest against potential TikTok ban impacting small businesses. [ more ]

BKReader

Teacher Alleges Dismissal Post-Arrest at Columbia University Protest

A teaching assistant at a Brooklyn elementary school was fired after being arrested during a protest at Columbia University. [ more ]

The Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Pro-Palestine student group at RISD takes over school building

Students at RISD are occupying a building, demanding financial transparency, divestment from Textron, and condemnation of the violence in Gaza. [ more ]

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U of Mississippi opens probe over hostile protest that involved racist taunts

The University of Mississippi is investigating racist actions during a campus protest, leading to backlash and condemnations from university leaders and student organizations. [ more ]

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UChicago Says Free Speech Is Sacred. Some Students See Hypocrisy.

The University of Chicago emphasizes freedom of expression and institutional neutrality, exemplified by the Chicago statement, despite facing challenges like the recent protest encampment. [ more ]

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Brooklyn teacher says he was fired after being arrested during Columbia University protest | amNewYork

A teaching assistant at a Brooklyn elementary school was fired after participating in a protest outside Columbia University, facing backlash from the school community. [ more ]

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Inside the CUNY Graduate Center occupation, the latest pro-Palestine college demonstration in New York | amNewYork

Supporters rushed into CUNY Graduate Center in protest of Gaza war, occupying for hours amid tense negotiations and dramatic demonstration. [ more ]

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Writing

Courbet's 'The Origin of the World' daubed with Me Too at Centre Pompidou-Metz

Protestors vandalized famous painting L'Origine du monde in a French exhibition with the words "Me Too" to highlight misogyny in the art world. [ more ]

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Thousands unite to protest anti-trans bigotry in over 50 French and Belgian cities

Protestors in Paris and Belgian cities rally against transphobia and proposed anti-trans legislation, advocating for trans rights and protesting against far-right attacks. [ more ]

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Europe politics

Poland: Angry farmers protest at EU climate policies DW 05/10/2024

Polish farmers protest against EU's Green Deal for higher costs and restrictions, impacting their livelihoods. [ more ]

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Europe news

Georgia: Thousands protest 'foreign agent' bill in Tbilisi DW 05/11/2024

Thousands protested a bill requiring NGOs to register as foreign agents in Georgia, sparking concern about civil society and foreign influence. [ more ]

New York Post

Cars

Environmental protesters attempt to storm German Tesla plant, clash with police

Protesters clashed with police over Tesla plant expansion near Berlin. [ more ]

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Cars

Protesters gather at factory in Germany for Disrupt Tesla Action Days'

Protesters clash with police outside Tesla's Berlin factory over expansion plans. [ more ]

WIRED

Cars

Climate Protestors Storm Tesla's Gigafactory in Europe

Protesters disrupt Tesla's factory expansion in Berlin. [ more ]

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4 days ago

Artificial intelligence

Why Protesters Around the World Are Demanding a Pause on AI Development

Protesters demand government regulation of AI companies and pause on new AI model development until safety evaluation. [ more ]

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AC Milan

AC Milan Face Cagliari At The San Siro Amidst Another Fan Protest Over Poor Results

AC Milan faces fan protest against poor management.

Win would secure 2nd place, Pioli likely to be sacked.

Several starters benched, Pioli sending a message to the squad. [ more ]

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Bayern Munich

Red-and-white? New 2024/25 home kit causes furor among Bayern Munich fans

The new Bayern Munich 2024/25 home kit received mixed reactions from fans. [ more ]

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Berlin food

Tesla Giga Berlin protest was peaceful on the first day

No violent riots during Tesla Giga Berlin protest. [ more ]

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LGBT

Transgender Activists Flood Utah Tip Line With Fake Reports to Block Bathroom Law Enforcement

Transgender activists are flooding a Utah tip line with hoax reports to protect trans residents from potential investigations under a new bathroom law. [ more ]

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Protest to 'reclaim' Hampstead Heath ladies swimming pond amid trans row

Campaigners are planning a protest to reclaim a women's swimming pond on Hampstead Heath amid a row over access for transgender women. [ more ]

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EU data protection

What does Georgia's foreign influence bill mean for its bid to join the EU?

Protesters in Tblisi react to foreign agents' law approved by Georgia's Parliament. [ more ]

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5 days ago

Gaza solidarity encampments: We, as educators, need to protect our students

Educators have a duty to protect students under attack for practicing what they've learned outside the classroom. [ more ]

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Mission District

Revolutionary Internationalist May Day (Rally at 24th & Mission)

Advocating for revolution for a fundamentally different system and protesting against U.S./Israeli genocide of Palestinians and capitalism-imperialism. [ more ]

New York Post

Rutgers forces Jewish BBQ off campus after giving into anti-Israel encampment's demands

Rutgers University barred a Jewish group from a pro-Israel barbecue on campus but allowed pro-terror protesters camp there, sparking allegations of antisemitism. [ more ]

Irish Independent

Trinity Student President: Why I'm risking my 20,000-a-year education to protest as Book of Kells is barricaded 'indefinitely'

Barricading The Book Of Kells to elicit a reaction from Trinity College Dublin. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

Colleges Have Spent Decades Trying to Help Students Feel "Safe." Recent Events Show That That's Not Working.

Campus safety battles have shifted from language to physical threats, with recent incidents demonstrating real dangers faced by students. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

We're infantilised or demonised': French students criticise Gaza protests crackdown

Protest at Sciences Po university against civilian deaths in Gaza sparks discussions about complicity and activism. [ more ]

Washington Post

For international students, protesting on campuses has higher stakes

Students facing consequences for protesting despite celebrating freedom of expression. [ more ]

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UK news

What impact could Gaza war have on local elections in UK

Labour's stance on Israel's war in Gaza may have impacted local elections despite projected seat gains. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Police report no serious injuries. But inside UCLA encampment, there was blood and mayhem

Protesters clashed with law enforcement at UCLA encampment despite warnings to stop throwing objects. [ more ]

Portland Mercury

Police Arrest 22 During Portland State University Library Raid and Ongoing Protest

Police cleared PSU library occupied by protesters demanding divestment from companies with Israel ties. [ more ]

The Mercury News

Remote teams

Former Google workers fired for protesting Israel deal file complaint claiming protected speech

Former Google workers filed complaints for being fired after protesting against the company's contract with Israel's government. [ more ]

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OMG science

Chinese Scientist Who Shared Covid Sequence Protests Lab Closure

Chinese scientist Zhang Yongzhen held a rare protest in Shanghai after being locked out of his lab, creating a public outcry on social media. [ more ]

New York Post

Hundreds of anti-Israel protesters march across NYC, hitting every university tent city: 'This is a siege'

Protesters target universities with encampments, demand disassociation with Zionist institutions and show support for Gaza. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

With furry costumes, water jugs and tambourines, this tiny California college became a Gaza flashpoint

Cal Poly Humboldt stands out as a hub of civil disobedience over Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza. [ more ]

The Nation

Media industry

The White House Press Corps Should Be Ashamed of Itself

The White House Correspondents Dinner was overshadowed by a protest highlighting the killing of journalists in Gaza. [ more ]

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NYU students have tense face-off with police after encampment is reestablished at college | amNewYork

NYU students re-erected a protest encampment in support of Palestine after previous clashes with police, leading to negotiations and tensions dissipating. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Columbia University's Shafik rebuked over Gaza crackdown but avoids censure

President of Columbia University under renewed pressure for allowing police to dismantle Gaza protest, leading to concerns over academic freedom and governance. [ more ]

Above the Law

Law School Moves Final Exam Location For Students Due To Campus Protests

To ensure students' safety during an ongoing protest, George Washington University Law School is relocating final exams. [ more ]

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JavaScript

Brazil: Indigenous people protest over ancestral lands DW 04/26/2024

Indigenous people in Brazil protested government's failure to recognize ancestral lands and objected to a proposed rail project. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Police use rubber bullets and teargas to break up university protest in Georgia

Protest at Emory University against Israeli ties and Cop City led to violent police arrests with rubber bullets and tear gas. [ more ]

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NYC LGBT

Remembering the lesbians who stormed the BBC in protest at Section 28

Section 28, an anti-gay legislation in the UK, spurred significant protests, including a group of lesbians storming a BBC TV news studio in 1988. [ more ]

Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

DC Area College Students Protest Gaza War at George Washington University Encampment - Washingtonian

University students in DC area protest Israel's war in Gaza, urging divestment from profiting businesses and questioning university's investments. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

'We will not stop, we will not rest!' USC students join national pro-Palestinian camps

Students at University of Southern California protest for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war and divestment from weapon manufacturers with ties to Israel. [ more ]

Above the Law

Law

Columbia Law Professors Respond To University's Police Crackdowns On Campus Free Speech

Academic institutions face criticism for prioritizing 'free speech' over due process and procedural fairness. [ more ]

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Protesting slaughter like students in the US are doing isn't antisemitism | Robert Reich

Seek out dissenting perspectives for genuine learning [ more ]

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Boston

Climate activists block traffic on Moakley Bridge during evening rush hour

Climate activists in Boston blocked traffic on Moakley Bridge to protest new fossil fuel infrastructure, urging Gov. Healey to take action. [ more ]

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Israel, Gaza and divestment: what we know about the Columbia student protests

Over 100 students at Columbia were arrested during a pro-Palestine protest encampment, leading to a virtual class announcement to reset the campus situation. [ more ]

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