As Texas students clash over Israel-Hamas war, Gov. Greg Abbott orders colleges to revise free speech policies
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Greg Abbott orders colleges to revise free speech policies: The governor singled out pro-Palestine groups and said they should be subject to discipline.
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Abbott issues order fighting antisemitism at Texas colleges: Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order Wednesday aimed at fighting what his office called an ...
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Greg Abbott orders colleges to revise free speech policies: The governor singled out pro-Palestine groups and said they should be subject to discipline.
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Abbott issues order fighting antisemitism at Texas colleges: Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order Wednesday aimed at fighting what his office called an ...
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Criticism, praise of Texas governor after dramatic use of troopers on protesters: The three-term governor on Wednesday ordered scores of riot gear-clad state ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04/25/protests-texas-abbott-gaza/
Here’s what the law says about protesting on Texas college campuses: Students can generally peacefully protest, regardless of their viewpoint ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/24/protest-texas-college-campus-free-speech-rights/
Share your Texas universities’ DEI policy experiences: We want to hear the experiences of students, faculty and families affected by pushback against diversity ...
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Pro-Palestinian protests expand where are the hot spots?: Students are now protesting against the war in Gaza at dozens of universities and occupying campuses ...
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Quick Glance: Pro-Palestinian Protests: An Overview
- Pro-Palestinian protests spread across US universities, with some demands being antisemitic.
- Originating at Columbia University, the movement expanded nationwide.
- Students call for ending ties with Israel, university administrations react diversely.
- Protests mostly peaceful, potential continuation post-semester.
Police arrest pro-Palestine protesters at UT-Austin: Authorities told students they could face criminal trespass charges if they didn’t disperse ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/24/ut-austin-israel-hamas-war-palestine-student-arrests/
Musk and Australia argue over video of knife attack on X: In Sydney, a priest was attacked with a knife during a mass that was broadcast live on the internet ...
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Quick Glance: Dispute Over Video of Knife Attack on X
- The owner of X, Elon Musk, refuses to delete the video of a knife attack in Sydney from his platform, leading to a dispute with the Australian authorities.
- Australian authorities demand the global removal of the video, while X is only willing to block access in Australia.
- Elon Musk defends freedom of speech and criticizes the authorities for limiting free expression.
- Authorities file a lawsuit to force the removal of the video, while Musk is criticized for publishing violent content on his platform.
Texas Gov. Abbott faces backlash after mass arrest at UT Austin pro-Palestine protest
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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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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.
TikTok warns US ban would 'trample free speech': The US House of Representatives voted on Saturday to ban the app if TikTok's owner does not cut China ties.
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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.
Not Just Columbia: Pro-Palestine Protests Roil Campuses Nationwide: Many of the demonstrations were meant to urge schools to divest from military contractors ...
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Live news: Police presence grows as pro-Palestine protests spread across US campuses
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Over 400 Irish artists ask Bambie Thug to boycott this year’s Eurovision: The Cork artist has previously said they will not be boycotting the Eurovision and ...
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After mass arrest, UT Austin split over role of police in pro-Palestine protests: AUSTIN — The day after 57 people were arrested during protests on the ...
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Emory University Gaza protesters hit with tear gas, rubber bullets amid clashes with police
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Columbia University faces federal complaint after arresting anti-war protesters: Palestine Legal files civil rights complaint against Columbia University after ...
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Texas State Troopers in Riot Gear Crack Down on UT Students' Gaza Protest: "Why do we even have these institutions of higher learning if we won't let ...
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Texas Troopers Arrest University Of Texas Students During Protest: Students at the University of Texas at Austin organized the latest protest at a U.S ...
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Gravitas: New York to Texas, students protest US support for Israel amid Gaza war
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Texas trans teachers: GOP floats ban after Gov. Greg Abbott remarks: Gov. Greg Abbott suggested over the weekend that Texas public school teachers should not be ...
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The Self-Determination Act is an attack on the reality of life for the majority: In Germany, people will in future be able to change their registered gender at ...
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Quick Glance: Self-Determination Law: Threat to Women and Children
- In Germany, individuals can easily change their registered gender, but at the expense of children and women.
- The Self-Determination Law allows gender changes without a medical certificate from the age of 14, even against parental consent.
- While the law focuses on minorities, it jeopardizes the reality of the majority, especially children and women.
- Women protest the law due to the potential risk of biological men entering protected spaces, while the law also presents other questionable aspects.
"Right to freedom of opinion": Hallervorden sees no anti-Semitism in Gaza poem: In a three-minute video, cabaret artist Dieter Hallervorden recites a poem about ...
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Protests at US universities: “Stop the nonsense”: Anti-Israel protests at US universities are spreading. In addition to the Middle East conflict ...
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So much for free speech on X; Musk confirms new users must soon pay to post: The fee, likely $1, is aimed at stopping “relentless” bots, Musk said.
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Quick Glance: Musk Plans Fee for New X Users
- Elon Musk intends to charge new users of X in the initial months to curb the activity of automated bot accounts.
- The fee is set to be waived after three months to allow free posting.
- Tests in New Zealand and the Philippines raised skepticism about the effectiveness of the fee as a countermeasure against bots.
- Declining revenues at X post-rebranding and Twitter acquisition, along with a negative brand perception by companies, are impacting the service's business.
Texas has spent $11 billion on border security. Is it working?: Abbott has credited his Operation Lone Star for a recent drop in migrant encounters on the ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/22/texas-border-migrant-apprehensions-abbott-operation-lone-star/
State responses to student protests fall along red vs. blue lines: Pro-Palestinian protesters on college campuses are getting very different responses from ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4624778-state-student-protests-red-vs-blue-israel-gaza-hamas/
Gov. Greg Abbott endorses U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales in runoff: Gonzales faces Brandon Herrera in the May primary runoff election for South Texas District 23.
texastribune.org/2024/04/24/greg-abbott-tony-gonzales-brandon-herrera-endorse/
Quick Glance: House Republican Infighting Escalates Post Foreign Aid Vote
- After passing a comprehensive $95 billion foreign aid package, intense disputes among House Republicans have heightened within the chamber.
- Many Republican members are frustrated with colleagues who vote against laws instead of seeking compromises within the party.
- A persistent bloc of Republicans advocates for ideological purity, insisting on a firm stance in negotiations with the Democrats.
- The internal conflicts have spilled over into the campaign trail, with some Republicans advocating for measures against the hardline faction.
Greg Abbott Under Fire Over Texas School Budget Cuts: Abbott and the Texas GOP are being blamed for the financial struggles of public schools in the state.
newsweek.com/greg-abbott-under-fire-texas-school-budget-cuts-1891709
UT protesters arrested during pro-Palestine rally after state troopers, police intervene
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Kyrgyz journalist Aike Beishekeyeva planned to celebrate her 23rd birthday over cake w/her colleagues at @TemirovLive .
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With Journalists Behind Bars, Kyrgyzstan Enters New Era of Repression - OCCRP: The authorities have accused Temirov Live, a respected investigative outlet ...
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Greg Abbott Celebrates Legal Win Over Texas Border: Abbott has praised the decision by a Texas grand jury to indict over 140 migrants on misdemeanor rioting ...
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'My school abandoned me': California university cancels pro-Palestinian student's commencement speech
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Quick Glance: USC Valedictorian Criticizes School For Cancelling Her Speech
- USC announced Asna Tabassum as the Class of 2024 valedictorian, but the school canceled her speech.
- The cancellation was due to security concerns related to social media and the conflict in the Middle East.
- Tabassum criticized the university for the decision and felt disappointed.
- The school will not select a replacement for Tabassum at the main graduation ceremony.
Natalie Brown: Challenging LDS Church orthodoxy, even at BYU, can help students build their faith
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The Crackdown on Student Protesters: Columbia University is at the center of a growing showdown over the war in Gaza and the limits of free speech.
nytimes.com/2024/04/25/podcasts/the-daily/the-crackdown-on-student-protesters.html
Texas trans teachers: GOP floats ban after Gov. Greg Abbott remarks: Gov. Greg Abbott suggested over the weekend that Texas public school teachers should not be ...
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Students ridicule NYU 'wall of shame' as nationwide Palestine protests reach Harvard
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Judge Rejects Texas’ Bid To Dismiss Federal Buoy Barrier Lawsuit—But Also Hands Texas A Partial Win
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A Trump-Abbott ticket for 2024? No way. But Texas AG Ken Paxton is the perfect choice | Opinion
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Texas Gov. Abbott for Trump VP? Buzz has quieted, but here’s why he’s a good choice | Opinion
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USC valedictorian’s grad speech is canceled: ‘The university has betrayed me’: Asna Tabassum was selected as USC valedictorian and offered a slot to speak at ...
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Fear and loathing on America’s college campuses as free speech is disappearing: Student activists say fear and paranoia has descended on college campus around ...
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Q&A: Wanted to 'speak words of hope' - censored USC topper: The pro-Palestinian class valedictorian shares her thoughts on the campus authorities ...
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Gov. Greg Abbott Wants to ‘End’ Trans Teachers Expressing Their Gender in Texas: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott suggested that he wants to end transgender and gender ...
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Salman Rushdie: Knife author dreamt about being stabbed just days before the attack
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott among 100 most influential people named by Time: Abbott was one of the few American politicians to make the list, which also included ...
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Abused Texas foster kids need a lifeline. Where’s Abbott? | Editorial: Gov. Greg Abbott must prove he can reform Texas' broken foster care system before Judge ...
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Abbott defends sending migrants to New York: New York Mayor Eric Adams and others have accused Abbott of using migrants are "political pawns."
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Book bans hit another record high: PEN America: After already soaring to record peaks, book bans in U.S. schools have hit a new high, according to free speech ...
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In photos: Hundreds arrested as pro-Palestinian protests at U.S. campuses intensify
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Julian Reichelt wins before the Federal Constitutional Court after criticizing the government
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Quick Glance: Former 'Bild' Chief: Federal Constitutional Court Upholds Reichelt Complaint Against Federal Government
- Julian Reichelt succeeded with a constitutional complaint against the federal government.
- The Federal Constitutional Court overturned the decision of the Chamber Court.
- Freedom of speech is of particular importance and must be protected.
- The Chamber Court did not consider the linguistic context of the statement.
Greg Abbott Issues Dire Warning Over Medicaid Changes: The Texas governor urged Joe Biden to "abandon his new Medicaid policies" and warned they could "devastate ...
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Opinion | Columbia, Free Speech and the Coddling of the American Right: If Columbia can’t protect free speech, what hope is there for America’s institutions?
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/opinion/columbia-protests-israel-gaza-crackdown.html
Zeteo Is Mehdi Hasan’s Next Move But What Happened at MSNBC?: Mehdi Hasan’s aggressive interviewing style landed him a Sunday show at MSNBC ...
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The Right-Wing Supreme Court Could Validate Gov Abbott’s War on Immigrants: Of the five-member majority that scuttled much of Arizona’s Papers Please law ...
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Greg Abbott Celebrates New Migrant Detention Milestone: Texan authorities have detained over 507,200 suspected illegal migrants under Operation Lone Star ...
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Colleges struggle with allowing protests and preventing antisemitism and intimidation
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George Soros is paying student radicals who are fueling nationwide explosion of Israel-hating protests
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Utah students aren't joining Israel-Palestine protests. Here's why.: The state's culture, demographics and student life all are factors.
axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2024/04/25/utah-college-protest-israel-palestine-gaza-culture
X marks the spot where free speech comes at a cost: Unregulated big tech poses significant threats to the health of our democracy and social cohesion ...
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Greg Abbott Issues Solar Eclipse Warning for Texas: There may be a brief period after the solar eclipse before severe storms begin to hit Texas on April 8.
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Dispute over critical tweet: Karlsruhe rules in favor of ex-"Bild" boss Reichelt: How far can criticism of government action go when it is mixed with false ...
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Will Cambridge Support Free Speech? | by Peter Singer - Project Syndicate: Peter Singer examines the university’s ongoing case against Nathan Cofnas ...
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Pro-Palestine students occupy UT Dallas’ building demanding action amid Gaza conflict
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UT Austin pro-Palestine protests: Faculty condemn police response: In a statement, faculty said they had witnessed “police punching a female student" and ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/ut-austin-protest-faculty-palestine-19421364.php
‘Prejudice, Islamophobia’: Free speech fears as UK redefines extremism: Experts say a new definition disproportionately targets groups that advocate for Muslims’ ...
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Elon Musk's fight with Brazil exposes his fear of China: Elon Musk is refusing to ban X accounts is response to an order from Brazil's courts.
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk and the Support of Far-Right in Brazil
- A court in Brazil is planning an investigation against X owner Elon Musk for alleged obstruction of justice, following Musk's reactivation of accounts belonging to far-right individuals that were flagged by the Brazilian government for removal.
- Under Musk's leadership, X has transformed into a sanctuary for the far right and dissemination of misinformation, resulting in an escalation of hate speech on the platform.
- Experts caution that Musk is establishing a dangerous precedent by protecting and promoting the far right on his platform, regardless of local regulations or public opinion.
- Despite Musk's claims of advocating for free speech, the implementation of these principles on the platform has been inconsistent under his direction, especially concerning government requests to deactivate accounts.
Salman Rushdie warns young people against forgetting value of free speech: Author also discusses prospect of second Trump presidency and writing about his ...
theguardian.com/books/2024/apr/21/salman-rushdie-warns-young-people-against-forgetting-value-of-free-speech
Scotland’s hate speech law ignites culture war far outside its borders: Scotland made it an imprisonable offense to “stir up hatred” against some groups ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/10/hate-crime-speech-scotland-jk-rowling/
Rishi Sunak and Belgian PM criticise mayor’s halting of NatCon conference: Emir Kir ordered police to close down radical rightwing conference attended by Suella ...
theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/16/belgian-mayor-natcon-conference-braverman-farage-brussels
Quick Glance: Brussels Police Shut Down Right-Wing Conference with Farage and Braverman
- Brussels police stormed a right-wing conference attended by Nigel Farage and Suella Braverman after orders for the event to be shut down.
- The controversial National Conservatism Conference was closed to ensure public safety.
- Despite police arriving and giving attendees 15 minutes to leave, speeches continued.
- The conference, hosted by Viktor Orban and the Edmund Burke Foundation, aimed to strengthen national conservatism principles in Western countries.
US College Students Demonstrate in Solidarity With Palestinians, Columbia Protesters
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At UC Berkeley, a Pro-Palestinian Protest Disrupts Dinner at a Dean’s Home: Pro-Palestinian supporters disrupted a dinner for law students. There was a tussle ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/12/us/uc-berkeley-palestinian-protest-free-speech.html
Can this anti-voucher Texas Republican survive Abbott's campaign blitz: State Rep. John Kuempel faces Alan Schoolcraft in a race that could help set the future ...
expressnews.com/politics/article/greg-abbott-vouchers-schoolcraft-kuempel-19392112.php
How Indian democracy developed east Asian characteristics: Voters are increasingly willing to trade political freedom for economic progress
ft.com/content/509b30c4-8033-4984-afce-eed847b903a0
Musk lashes out over Aussie stabbing clips: Elon Musk and his social media company X have pledged to fight Australia’s online safety watchdog over posts about ...
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Total eclipse brings tears, joy to Texas border city mired in conflict: As the eclipse enraptured millions, it left a particularly resonant mark in Eagle Pass ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04/08/eagle-pass-texas-solar-eclipse/
Tiktok against US ban law: What chances the company has: The company wants to sue against a prohibition law. It has a good chance - also because the competition ...
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Quick Glance: TikTok Ban Threat: ByteDance Prefers Closure Over Sale, Insiders Say
- ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, would prefer to shut down its loss-making app rather than sell it if all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US are exhausted, said four sources.
- TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance’s total revenues and daily active users, so the parent would rather have the app shut down in the US in a worst-case scenario than sell it to a potential American buyer, they said.
- ByteDance would not agree to sell one of its most valuable assets – its “secret source” – to rivals, said the four sources, referring to the TikTok algorithm.
- After facing challenges regarding bans, the short-form video app has encountered partial and attempted prohibitions in the US and other nations.
Now it's Biden's turn: Large majority in the US Senate in favor of forced sale of TikTok
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Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
How D.C.-area college students launched their own Gaza protest encampment : Hundreds of students protested on George Washington University’s campus Thursday ...
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/04/26/gwu-campus-protest/
Student Spring protesters at GWU demand 'divestment' from Israel: Students at George Washington University [GWU] set up tent encampment ...
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Quick Glance: Spread of Anti-War Protests at U.S. Universities
- University of Minnesota student sets up protest camp following arrests of pro-Palestinian demonstrators.
- Pro-Palestinian protests sweep campuses nationwide, demanding universities cut ties with Israel.
- Arrest of over 100 student protesters at Columbia University sparks solidarity protests at other colleges.
- Student anti-war protests spread across the country, from Yale to University of California, demanding divestment from Israel.
Constitutional law professor Rupert Scholz: Interior Minister Nancy Faeser should have “immediately fired” President of the Federal Office for the Protection ...
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Protesting against slaughter – as students in the US are doing – isn’t antisemitism
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/23/israel-gaza-campus-protests
Canada Wants to Regulate Online Content. Critics Say It Goes Too Far.: A bill introduced by the Canadian government to safeguard against online harms has stirred ...
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