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Universities must act to ensure Jewish not harassed during Gaza protests, No 10 says

Universities urged to ensure Jewish students' safety amid protests on campuses against the war in Gaza. [ more ]

Axios

High school students join Gaza protests and Congress is watching

High school students across the U.S. are actively protesting the war in Gaza and garnering attention from Congress. [ more ]

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Columbia University cancels school-wide commencement ceremony after protests | amNewYork

Columbia University canceled its school-wide commencement ceremony due to campus unrest and will hold individual celebrations instead. [ more ]

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Sunak to Urge University Leaders to Protect Jewish Students on Campus

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak urges UK universities to tackle antisemitism on campuses amidst growing protests against the Gaza war. [ more ]

Washington Post

For college faculty, supporting protesters is a new job - and risk

Protests involving UCLA faculty and pro-Palestinian demonstrators led to intense interactions with police on campus. [ more ]

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US news

Chicago Would Like Everyone to Stop Talking About 1968

Mayor Brandon Johnson emphasizes Chicago's evolution since the 1968 Democratic National Convention, highlighting changes in leadership and the police department. [ more ]

Kqed

Small Houses Pose Solution to Housing Crisis | KQED

Small multifamily dwellings with fewer zoning restrictions could offer solutions to California's housing crisis. [ more ]

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Pro-Palestinian Encampment Cleared At UCLA | KQED

Protests on California campuses have been mostly peaceful amidst the chaos at UCLA, USC, and Cal Poly Humboldt. [ more ]

Fast Company

Why it matters where people protest

Students across college campuses are engaging in solidarity encampments to voice dissent over the ongoing war in Gaza. [ more ]

Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

A weekend of arrests and commencement disruptions over Israel-Gaza

The conflict over the war in Gaza impacted college campuses during graduation ceremonies, leading to protests and intervention by law enforcement. [ more ]

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Europe news

Students across Europe hold Gaza war protests ahead of UN vote on Palestinian statehood

Dutch police arrested 32 individuals during a Gaza war protest at the University of Amsterdam over violence and vandalism. [ more ]

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Dozens arrested in US campuses in another weekend of pro-Palestine protests

Students across the US protest for Gaza ceasefire during graduation ceremonies. [ more ]

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Chicago

Students arrested at School of the Art Institute of Chicago and Fashion Institute of Technology amid crackdown on Palestinian solidarity encampments

Universities cracking down on pro-Palestine campus protests result in arrests of protesters at SAIC and FIT. [ more ]

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Police Begin Clearing Pro-Palestinian Tent Encampment at George Washington University, Dozens Arrested

Pro-Palestinian tent encampments at George Washington and University of Chicago were cleared due to safety concerns and possible violations of university policies. [ more ]

New York Post

27 anti-Israel protesters arrested in latest NYC unrest near Met Gala, including bartender who heckled Jewish patron

Anti-Israel protesters arrested in NYC for unrest and vandalism near Met Gala. [ more ]

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House Democrat Calls for Biden Visit Pro-Palestine College Protests After Denouncing Demonstrators

Rep. Ro Khanna called for President Biden to visit pro-Palestine college protests amidst denouncing them previously as anti-Semitic. [ more ]

time.com

For Biden, This Moment Is Bigger Than Gaza

Peaceful protests are American tradition, violent protest is not protected. [ more ]

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US news

In Europe, Police Arrest Protesters and Clear Encampments at Universities

European students stage pro-Palestinian protests on university campuses, mirroring U.S. movements, facing crackdowns by authorities. [ more ]

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US news

Police Arrest M.I.T. Protesters After Suspensions Ramp Up Tension

Students at M.I.T. protested in support of the pro-Palestinian encampment, leading to arrests and suspensions by the university. [ more ]

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Oxford and Cambridge students set up camps as Gaza war protests gather steam

University students at Oxford and Cambridge set up pro-Palestine camps to protest Israel's actions in Gaza. [ more ]

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Students stage pro-Palestine occupations at five more UK universities

Students at UK universities occupy campuses to pressure divestment from Israel. [ more ]

Kqed

How Have Wage Increases Affected Fast Food Workers? | KQED

Wage increase impact on fast food workers [ more ]

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City College, Against Its Nature, Asks Police to End Campus Protest

The City College of New York faced a challenging decision on whether to involve the New York Police Department to handle escalating protests on campus. [ more ]

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Today's campus protests not as big or violent as last century

Protests today are influenced by historical movements like the anti-Vietnam War protests of the 1960s and 70s. [ more ]

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Boston

After arrests, emotions still raw for Emerson protesters as arraignments continue

Students accused police of excessive force during encampment clearing. [ more ]

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London

Three charged after south east London protest stops coach with asylum seekers

45 people were arrested after obstructing a coach in Peckham, London. [ more ]

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Eric Adams under pressure to divulge details on outside agitators' at campus protests

Eric Adams faces pressure to disclose details on non-students arrested at campus protests. [ more ]

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A New Issue Flares in the 2024 Race: Campus Protests

Protests on college campuses put spotlight on President Biden and divide within the Democratic Party. [ more ]

Axios

Biden on campus protesters: No "right to cause chaos"

Biden emphasizes the distinction between peaceful and violent protests and does not support National Guard intervention in current protests. [ more ]

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ABC7 San Francisco

Biden says 'order must prevail' during campus protests over the war in Gaza

President Biden defends right to protest but emphasizes the importance of maintaining order on college campuses amidst unrest over the war in Gaza. [ more ]

time.com

Columbia's Relationship With Student Protesters Has Long Been Fraught

Protests at Columbia University continue with recent actions over Gaza conflict and Columbia's ties to Israel. [ more ]

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US Elections

Trump Praises Police Crackdowns on Campus Protests

Former President Trump urges college presidents to crackdown on protests over Gaza conflict, praising police actions against demonstrators. [ more ]

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Kqed

Pro-Palestinian Encampment Cleared At UCLA | KQED

Protests at various California campuses have been largely peaceful amidst the Washington protest chaos. [ more ]

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College Protests From the Eyes Of Student Journalists | KQED

Protests over Gaza war escalate on college campuses.

Congress investigates San Diego credit union's overdraft fees.

Millions losing internet subsidy in California. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

How do United States universities make their money?

Protesters are demanding U.S. universities to disclose and divest from companies complicit in genocide, focusing on transparency in investments. [ more ]

The New Yorker

The Kids Are Not All Right. They Want to Be Heard

The student movement against the war in Gaza has sparked national protests, impacting institutions and potentially influencing the upcoming Presidential election. [ more ]

Boston.com

Columbia University cancels main commencement ceremony following protests that roiled campus for weeks

Columbia University canceled its large commencement ceremony due to ongoing protests, opting for smaller school-based events for individual student recognition. [ more ]

The Nation

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Campus Police Are Among the Armed Heavies Cracking Down on Students

The widespread criminalization of student dissent has been compared to the Occupy protests of 2011, with both state and university-based police departments engaging in violent behavior. [ more ]

Intelligencer

Poll Finds Most College Students Aren't Focused on Gaza War

Younger Americans show sympathy towards Palestinians but are not unified in support for protests against the Gaza War. [ more ]

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Columbia University cancels its main commencement ceremony after weeks of turmoil

Columbia University cancels main graduation ceremony due to protests, focusing on smaller school-specific celebrations. [ more ]

Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Survey shows college students largely support pro-Palestinian protests

Nearly two-thirds of college students are supportive of pro-Palestinian protests on campuses. [ more ]

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Germany news

Germany: Protests called after attack on EU lawmaker DW 05/05/2024

Protests against far-right violence in Berlin and Dresden following assaults on politicians. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

France politics

Pro-trans protests erupt across France as legislators consider ban on care

Thousands rally for trans rights in France amidst calls to ban hormone therapy for trans youth. [ more ]

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Media industry

Protest Paradigm' Shows What's Wrong with Media Coverage of Student Activism

Protests can appear differently to participants and onlookers, with media coverage often focusing on disruptions rather than underlying messages. [ more ]

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Media industry

Covering protests over the war in Gaza? Here's what journalists should be asking themselves - Poynter

Journalistic decisions on covering protests should be guided by clarity of purpose, relevance of visuals and quotes, and appropriate contextualization of facts. [ more ]

The Atlantic

Say Plainly What the Protesters Want

Euphemisms and imprecise language obscure understanding of protests over Israel's actions in Gaza. [ more ]

Washington Post

College protests. A Trump trial. Raging wars. Is everything 'on fire'?

The article highlights significant and concerning events dominating the spring of the 21st century. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Detention of independent journalist, activists at UCLA draws outcry over press freedom

The detention of independent journalist and police critic at UCLA amid Gaza war protests raised concerns among legal experts and press organizations. [ more ]

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White House Condemns Rep Mike Collins Sharing Ole Miss Video of Black Protester Being Taunted: Beneath Any Person'

Sharing video of racist taunting at protest deemed below anyone by White House Press Secretary Jean-Pierre [ more ]

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Modern campus protests: echoes of the past, but smaller and quieter for now | amNewYork

College students draw parallels between current Israel-Hamas war protests and anti-Vietnam War movements in the 1960s and 70s. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Student protesters interrupt University of Michigan commencement

Students protested Gaza solidarity during University of Michigan commencement ceremony. [ more ]

WIRED

Cars

Tesla Temporarily Shuts Factory Down As Environmentalists Call the Company a Sham

Protestors in the forest near Tesla's German gigafactory have caused a temporary halt in production, forcing the company to shut down operations for days. [ more ]

Electrek

Cars

Tesla announces 4-day shutdown of Gigafactory Berlin due to protests

Tesla announced a temporary shutdown at Gigafactory Berlin amid planned protests, raising questions about whether it was voluntary or following authorities' advice. [ more ]

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Europe news

No to the Russian law!' Georgia protesters demand a European future'

Citizens in Tbilisi protest strict draft law, fearing foreign influence on NGOs and media outlets. [ more ]

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Europe news

Europe live: EU warns Georgia foreign agents' bill threatens its chances to join bloc

Georgian government moving away from Euro-Atlantic future, protests growing in opposition to foreign influence law. [ more ]

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Police break up pro-Palestine protests at Berlin, Amsterdam campuses

Police dismantle encampment at Berlin's Free University and more than 100 activists arrested at University of Amsterdam. [ more ]

Axios

Exclusive poll: Most college students shrug at nationwide campus protests

Only 8% of college students have participated in protests, with Middle East issues ranked lowest. Majority support accountability for protest actions.

Three times more students blame Hamas than President Biden for Gaza situation. Majority oppose protest tactics but support pro-Palestinian encampments. [ more ]

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Chicago

How the University of Chicago, Northwestern and other colleges have responded to Gaza protests

University of Chicago cleared pro-Palestinian encampment due to demands conflicting with institutional neutrality. [ more ]

New York Post

Pursue anti-Israel 'outside agitators' disrupting colleges - and end the nonsense for good

Protests on college campuses are not spontaneous and do not represent the majority of students, but rather are influenced by organized outside groups. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Student protesters want California State University leaders to divest from Israel. Will they?

Protests and occupations in support of Palestinian people across the CSU system have focused on demanding university administrators to disclose and potentially divest from financial ties with Israel. [ more ]

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Opinion | The Columbia Protests Made the Same Mistake the Civil Rights Movement Did

Protests at Columbia University escalated, leaving Jewish students feeling under siege but not due to antisemitism. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Police break up pro-Palestinian camp at Amsterdam university as campus protests spread to Europe

Protests spread to Europe, leading to clashes and arrests at the University of Amsterdam. [ more ]

Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

16 hours ago

Only 13 percent of students see Middle East as key issue

Only 13% of college students consider the Middle East conflict the most important issue among nine. [ more ]

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Support from lecturers and no arrests as Spanish students rally for Gaza

Spain's police response muted in campus protests, academics support students. [ more ]

New York Post

Radical anti-Israel nonprofit urged rampaging Columbia occupiers to recreate BLM 'summer of 2020' riots

The People's Forum urged protesters to emulate Black Lives Matter riots at Columbia University. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

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Los Angeles

Amid protest turmoil, USC graduates invited to an 'electric' alternative celebration

USC replaces traditional commencement with a 'Trojan Family Graduate Celebration' amid campus protests. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

UCLA declares unlawful assembly, poised to clear pro-Palestinian camp

Authorities considered shutting down a pro-Palestinian camp at UCLA following a violent attack, amid divisions on managing protests between different universities. [ more ]

New York Post

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NYC politics

NYPD grilled by City Council over 'unprofessional' social media posts, soaring overtime costs as anti-Israel protests rage

NYPD under scrutiny for social media posts and unplanned overtime costs. [ more ]

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NYC politics

Columbia University protests: Law enforcement source IDs six protesters tied to NYPD operations on campus and at City College | amNewYork

Outside influencers were linked to arrests at Columbia University and City College protests. [ more ]

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NYC politics

The NYPD's 'Outside Agitators' Columbia Claim Is Thin So Far

Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD defend arresting pro-Palestinian demonstrators by claiming external radical influences.

NYPD officials and Mayor Adams argue protests were hijacked by 'outside agitators' and cite use of bike chains as evidence. [ more ]

Axios

College campuses are on edge - just in time for graduation

Student tensions at Northeastern University remain high post-encampment removal. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

New York police investigating shot fired by officer during Columbia University police operation

An NYPD officer accidentally fired a shot during the Hamilton Hall occupation, with no injuries reported. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

The Mayor Called Them Outside Agitators. Many of Them Beg to Differ.

Professional organizers without affiliations escalating protests may disrupt the peaceful nature of student demonstrations. [ more ]

Bronx Times

Bronx rally for Gaza draws dozens amid continued campus protests citywide - Bronx Times

Protests in the Bronx against the war in Gaza involved various groups, including healthcare workers and Orthodox Jews, calling for solidarity with Palestine. [ more ]

Irish Independent

Protesters target family home of Taoiseach Simon Harris

Protests against politicians' private homes continue despite condemnation by officials. [ more ]

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N.Y.P.D. Says Police Officer Accidentally Fired Gun Inside Columbia Building

An officer's gun discharged accidentally during the removal of protesters at Columbia University, leading to no injuries but raising concerns about police presence on campuses. [ more ]

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Locks, Chains, Diversions: How Columbia Students Seized Hamilton Hall

The takeover of Hamilton Hall by protesters at Columbia University sparked debate and scrutiny on the issue of unrest and radicalization on college campuses. [ more ]

The Nation

The Fiction of the "Outside Agitator"

Peaceful protestors on US college campuses facing arrests and violence for protesting Israel's actions in Palestine. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Austin

In Texas, pro-Palestine university protesters clash with state leaders

Texas has implemented laws limiting protests against Israel, creating challenges for students and employees. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

We Columbia University students urge you to listen to our voices | Columbia College Student Council and Columbia Engineering Student Council

The senior administration at Columbia University's actions led to the traumatic environment and militarization of the campus. [ more ]

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Europe politics

Georgian PM brushes off concerns over 'foreign agent' bill DW 05/04/2024

Georgian Prime Minister Kobakhidze dismisses US and EU criticism of controversial bill, plans to proceed despite opposition. [ more ]

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Europe politics

Georgia: Thousands protest as 'foreign agent' bill advances DW 05/01/2024

Georgia's ruling party pushes through a controversial 'foreign influence' bill despite opposition and warnings from the EU. [ more ]

Axios

Privacy professionals

Law enforcement use of facial recognition, social media looms over campus protests

It often takes time for the public to fully understand the extent of surveillance technologies used by law enforcement and universities. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Is my right to protest protected on university grounds? 'It depends,' California expert says

While the First Amendment protects the right to protest, there are limitations on California university campuses. [ more ]

Washington Post

Who is Minouche Shafik? Protests put spotlight on Columbia's president.

Columbia University President Minouche Shafik faces pressure after handling protests over Gaza war. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

It's Not College Students Who Need to Grow Up. It's Everyone Else.

University students are raw idealists, passionate about challenging societal norms and shaping their world through protests. [ more ]

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EU data protection

UN urges Georgia to withdraw 'foreign influence' bill DW 05/02/2024

The controversial bill in Georgia, condemning foreign influence laws and sparking widespread protests, risks damaging the country's EU aspirations. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

US Elections

After Large Rallies, Trump Is Greeted at Courthouse by a Single Fan

Donald Trump holds campaign rallies in Michigan and Wisconsin, followed by a court appearance with limited supporter presence in Lower Manhattan. [ more ]

New York Post

Mayor Adams demands Columbia University help pay for cost of NYPD raid on pro-terror rioters

Private colleges like Columbia University may be required to contribute financially to cover costs of NYPD interventions during protests. [ more ]

The Atlantic

Colleges Love Protests-When They're in the Past

American universities facing criticism for celebrating past activism while restricting current protests. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Campus protests: UCLA students in standoff with police as demonstrations spread across US

Tensions rise at University of California amid clashes between pro-Palestinian protesters and counter-protesters. [ more ]

The Nation

The Police Take City College

Students arrested at CUNY's Gaza Solidarity Encampment faced police violence and arrests, sparking protests and comparisons to historical events. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

East Bay food

Photos: May Day Gaza protests sweep the Bay Area

Protests in the Bay Area on May Day showed solidarity with workers and Palestinians. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Gaza war protests erupt in violence, chaos at some U.S. campuses but remain peaceful in Bay Area

Protests over the war in Gaza led to clashes at some campuses, but remained peaceful at universities in the Bay Area. [ more ]

Brooklyn Eagle

A retired teacher saw inspiration in Columbia's protests. Eric Adams called her an outside agitator

The mayor's claim of 'outside agitators' radicalizing students at Columbia University was based on false information. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

As Protests Grow, Universities Choose Different Ways to End Unrest

Protesters at Columbia University gain support and momentum despite eviction attempts, leading to intense police involvement. [ more ]

Mission Local

Mission District

May Day rally brings out hundreds to Mission in solidarity with Palestine

Workers at 24th and Mission plaza celebrated May Day, emphasizing solidarity with Palestine and denouncing Israel's military aid. [ more ]

WIRED

How Sidechat Fanned the Flames of University Campus Protests

Increased tension on college campuses due to Israel-Hamas conflict fueled by Sidechat's hate speech. [ more ]

Above the Law

Law

Finals Postponed At Columbia Law Due To Ongoing Protests

Final exams at Columbia Law School postponed due to protests for student safety and well-being. [ more ]

New York Post