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Naomi Klein: Jews Must Raise Their Voices for Palestine, Oppose the “False Idol of Zionism”
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Naomi Klein: Jews Must Raise Their Voices for Palestine, Oppose the “False ...
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US student protests: ‘You see a lot of hate on campus’: In the sunshine, the pro-Palestine encampment in Columbia University looks like the luxury section of a ...
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US student protests: ‘You see a lot of hate on campus’
Quick Glance: USC Main Commencement Canceled Amid Gaza War Protests
  • Protests against the Israel-Hamas war prompt the cancellation of USC's main graduation ceremony and numerous arrests at campuses nationwide.

  • Universities are grappling with protests that could disrupt upcoming commencement ceremonies and are considering changes to regulations regarding encampments and exams.

  • Some students demand schools sever ties with Israel, leading to accusations of antisemitism and concerns about safety on campus.

  • The wave of protests, inspired by events at Columbia University, has led to civil rights investigations into universities facing protests and complaints of discrimination amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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DeSantis warns of potential expulsion for student protesters in Florida: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is warning college students in his state that they could ...
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DeSantis warns of potential expulsion for student protesters in Florida
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'Antisemitic, unconscionable, and dangerous': White House responds to chaos at Columbia
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'Antisemitic, unconscionable, and dangerous': White House responds to ...
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New York governor tells Speaker Johnson to stay out of Columbia tumult: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) is criticizing Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La ...
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New York governor tells Speaker Johnson to stay out of Columbia tumult
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Hamas terrorism and US antisemitism cast shadow over Passover for American Jews: Jews will celebrate Passover in the shadow of Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israel – ...
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Hamas terrorism and US antisemitism cast shadow over Passover for American ...
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Billionaires led by Robert Kraft stop cash for Columbia and call anti-Israeli mob 'f--king crazy'
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Billionaires led by Robert Kraft stop cash for Columbia and call ...
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FBI on alert for threats to the Jewish community ahead of Passover, director says
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FBI on alert for threats to the Jewish community ahead of Passover ...
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Biden faced with challenge to maneuver Israel-Hamas war protests unfolding on college campuses amid reelection bid
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Biden faced with challenge to maneuver Israel-Hamas war protests unfolding ...
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
  • President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.

  • He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.

  • Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.

  • Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
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House Speaker Johnson visits Columbia University amid protests: Johnson’s visit marks the first time the top representative in the House is visiting a college ...
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House Speaker Johnson visits Columbia University amid protests
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Jews for Trump? Not likely!: Donald Trump wants Jewish voters to abandon Democrats.
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Jews for Trump? Not likely!
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Evangelicals are fed up with the House GOP’s Israel aid holdouts: Christians United For Israel is mobilizing Evangelicals to lobby Speaker Mike Johnson and other ...
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Evangelicals are fed up with the House GOP’s Israel aid holdouts
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A ‘Squad’ member’s primary tests shifting politics of Israel-Gaza war : Rep. Summer Lee’s criticism of Israel’s response to the Oct. 7 attacks initially set her ...
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A ‘Squad’ member’s primary tests shifting politics of Israel-Gaza war
Quick Glance: Summer Lee Secures Key Victory in Pennsylvania Primary
  • Pennsylvania congresswoman Summer Lee successfully navigated a primary challenge on Tuesday, securing progressives one of their most crucial wins of this election cycle while preparing for an influx of pro-Israel funding targeting candidates supportive of a ceasefire.

  • During the primaries, Lee emerged victorious against local council member Bhavini Patel, who had raised concerns about the stance of the progressive “Squad” member on the Gaza ceasefire.

  • The resonance of this argument was evident among many of Lee’s supporters and local Democratic figures. The Allegheny County Democratic party formally endorsed Lee in February, marking their support for her for the first time after having backed her opponent in the 2022 primaries.

  • Despite the pro-Israel lobby staying out of the picture, a Super Pac intervened in Lee’s primary to bolster Patel’s campaign. The Moderate Pac, with a mission to back centrist Democrats and significant funding from Republican megadonor Jeffrey Yass, allocated over $600,000 to support Patel.
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What would Trump’s Israel-Gaza policy be if he were re-elected?: The former US president often describes himself as the ‘best friend that Israel has ever had’ ...
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What would Trump’s Israel-Gaza policy be if he were re-elected?
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The TikTok War: The battle over the Chinese app, and why Israel is losing - explainer
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The TikTok War: The battle over the Chinese app, and why Israel is losing ...
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
  • The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.

  • In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.

  • Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'

  • San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
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Turmoil at NPR after editor rips network for political bias : The public-radio network is being targeted by conservative activists over the essay ...
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Turmoil at NPR after editor rips network for political bias
Quick Glance: NPR Suspends Senior Editor Following Critical Substack Analysis
  • Senior business editor Uri Berliner at NPR was suspended due to critical remarks about the broadcaster.

  • Berliner faced a five-day suspension after releasing an analysis claiming NPR's coverage was influenced by liberal bias.

  • NPR accused Berliner of breaching company policies by publishing his work outside the organization without approval.

  • Following the essay's release, NPR employees lost confidence in Berliner, and the network's new CEO came under scrutiny from conservative activists.
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300+ Arrested Outside Schumer's Home During Jewish-Led Seder Against Gaza Genocide
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300+ Arrested Outside Schumer's Home During Jewish-Led Seder Against Gaza ...
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Doug Emhoff Quietly Called Columbia University Jewish Leaders: The move by Vice President Kamala Harris’ husband comes as the White House is under pressure to ...
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Doug Emhoff Quietly Called Columbia University Jewish Leaders
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The beauty of the American people is on display - Guyana Chronicle: IT is foolish to collapse the character of the American leaders with the make-up of the ...
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The beauty of the American people is on display - Guyana Chronicle
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Battenfeld: Democratic pols must do more now to stop Jewish hate and protect students
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Battenfeld: Democratic pols must do more now to stop Jewish hate and ...
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After Oct. 7, Ben-Gurion University is doubling down on its mission: Doug Seserman, CEO of Americans for BGU, highlights the university’s unwavering commitment ...
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After Oct. 7, Ben-Gurion University is doubling down on its mission
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Columbia University becomes congressional pilgrimage as Speaker Mike Johnson plans visit
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Columbia University becomes congressional pilgrimage as Speaker Mike ...
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Opinion | An ‘Iron Dome’ Against U.S. Antisemitism: Your synagogue may be protected by the efforts of the Secure Community Network.
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Opinion | An ‘Iron Dome’ Against U.S. Antisemitism
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Israel must not write off the Democratic party, but rather show it the truth - editorial
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Israel must not write off the Democratic party, but rather show it the ...
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Did Judge Merchan Exclude Orthodox Jews From Trump Jury Pool? What We Know: Legal experts raised questions about MAGA's latest attack against Merchan ahead of ...
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Did Judge Merchan Exclude Orthodox Jews From Trump Jury Pool? What We Know
Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
  • A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.

  • The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.

  • Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.

  • The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
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‘Squad’ Member Summer Lee Faces Primary Challenge Over Criticism of Israel: The Pittsburgh Democrat angers Jewish constituents and draws praise from progressives ...
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‘Squad’ Member Summer Lee Faces Primary Challenge Over Criticism of Israel
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Marjorie Taylor Greene would like to remind us that she is not serious: Making a joke about something wonky you did lands a lot better when you’re not ...
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Marjorie Taylor Greene would like to remind us that she is not serious
Quick Glance: GOP Congresswoman Propagates Russian Narratives Against Ukraine Aid
  • Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced amendments to the latest bill on aid to Ukraine, echoing Russian propaganda narratives about "biolabs in Ukraine" and "persecution of Christians in Ukraine."

  • Greene proposed halting funding for Ukraine's aid until free and fair elections are held, persecution of Christians stops, and all biolabs in Ukraine are closed.

  • The allegation of secret "biolabs" in Ukraine is a long-standing Russian propaganda conspiracy theory, also picked up by Chinese disinformation networks according to the EU East Stratcom Task Force.

  • House Speaker Mike Johnson announced determination to advance the foreign aid bill on April 20, despite opposition from GOP hardliners who have blocked progress for over six months.
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Where the anti-Israel youthquake is taking us: If you think things are bad for Jews now, wait til today’s 'river to the sea' kids are making the hiring ...
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Where the anti-Israel youthquake is taking us
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'Self-annihilation?' L.A. rabbi Sharon Brous wants to heal a 'world on fire.': Rabbi Sharon Brous is one of the most influential Jewish leaders in America ...
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'Self-annihilation?' L.A. rabbi Sharon Brous wants to heal a 'world on ...
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The Jews Aren’t Taking Away TikTok: But conspiracy theories that say otherwise are coming for democracy itself.
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The Jews Aren’t Taking Away TikTok
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Metro Detroit Jews shaken by Iran strike on Israel: Iran targeted Israel with hundreds of drones and ballistic missiles in the first direct attack on the Jewish ...
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Metro Detroit Jews shaken by Iran strike on Israel
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MAGA Accuses Judge Merchan of 'Sleazy Move' Against Donald Trump: The judge in Trump's falsifying business records case is accused of preventing orthodox Jews ...
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MAGA Accuses Judge Merchan of 'Sleazy Move' Against Donald Trump
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Gaskin: As antisemitism rises, reach out to Jewish friends: We can simultaneously hold compassion for those experiencing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza ...
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Gaskin: As antisemitism rises, reach out to Jewish friends