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Boycotting Israeli literature reveals the folly of anti-Zionism

The global effort to ban Israeli literature symbolizes deep-seated anti-Zionism and antisemitism, reflecting a troubling trend in modern literary discourse.

Bay Area Authors Sign Boycott of Israeli Cultural Institutions | KQED

A group of over 1,000 literary professionals have signed a letter to boycott Israeli cultural institutions until they denounce apartheid against Palestinians.

Sally Rooney, Rachel Kushner and Arundhati Roy call for boycott of Israeli cultural institutions

More than 1,000 writers pledge to boycott Israeli cultural institutions complicit in Palestinian oppression.

Boycotting Israeli literature reveals the folly of anti-Zionism

The global effort to ban Israeli literature symbolizes deep-seated anti-Zionism and antisemitism, reflecting a troubling trend in modern literary discourse.

Bay Area Authors Sign Boycott of Israeli Cultural Institutions | KQED

A group of over 1,000 literary professionals have signed a letter to boycott Israeli cultural institutions until they denounce apartheid against Palestinians.

Sally Rooney, Rachel Kushner and Arundhati Roy call for boycott of Israeli cultural institutions

More than 1,000 writers pledge to boycott Israeli cultural institutions complicit in Palestinian oppression.
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Mohamed Al Fayed's victims call for Harrods boycott

Over 400 victims have come forward, calling for a boycott of Harrods due to sexual abuse allegations against former owner Mohamed Al Fayed.
#controversy

South by Southwest Announces First Artist Lineup for 2025

SXSW 2025 will feature a diverse lineup of international artists, reflecting its evolving music scene.
Last year's controversy led SXSW to sever ties with the U.S. Army and defense contractors after a successful artist-led boycott.

&pizza Faces Backlash Over Drug-Themed "Marion Berry" Dessert

&pizza faces backlash for marketing a dessert referencing Mayor Marion Barry's arrest, prompting calls for a boycott due to perceived racism.

Zara's sorry-not-sorry apology makes its latest ad controversy even worse

Zara faced backlash and calls for boycott over its controversial ad campaign featuring a model posing with statues with missing limbs and surrounded by rubble.
Many observers criticized Zara for the ad campaign's insensitivity towards the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
The hashtag #BoycottZara trended on social media and led to protests at Zara stores.

Zara dragged after customers say recent ad campaign looks like war in Gaza

Calls to boycott Zara have grown due to a controversial ad campaign for its Atelier collection.
The ad featured images resembling warlike scenes, leading to accusations of insensitivity and resemblance to the situation in Gaza.

Is this X's (formerly Twitter) final goodbye to big advertisers? It looks like it

Advertisers are leaving X (formerly Twitter) after Elon Musk's controversial actions.
Musk is unconcerned about losing advertisers and believes the advertising boycott will kill the company.

South by Southwest Announces First Artist Lineup for 2025

SXSW 2025 will feature a diverse lineup of international artists, reflecting its evolving music scene.
Last year's controversy led SXSW to sever ties with the U.S. Army and defense contractors after a successful artist-led boycott.

&pizza Faces Backlash Over Drug-Themed "Marion Berry" Dessert

&pizza faces backlash for marketing a dessert referencing Mayor Marion Barry's arrest, prompting calls for a boycott due to perceived racism.

Zara's sorry-not-sorry apology makes its latest ad controversy even worse

Zara faced backlash and calls for boycott over its controversial ad campaign featuring a model posing with statues with missing limbs and surrounded by rubble.
Many observers criticized Zara for the ad campaign's insensitivity towards the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
The hashtag #BoycottZara trended on social media and led to protests at Zara stores.

Zara dragged after customers say recent ad campaign looks like war in Gaza

Calls to boycott Zara have grown due to a controversial ad campaign for its Atelier collection.
The ad featured images resembling warlike scenes, leading to accusations of insensitivity and resemblance to the situation in Gaza.

Is this X's (formerly Twitter) final goodbye to big advertisers? It looks like it

Advertisers are leaving X (formerly Twitter) after Elon Musk's controversial actions.
Musk is unconcerned about losing advertisers and believes the advertising boycott will kill the company.
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#antisemitism

Exclusive | Student leaders at CUNY grad school pass anti-Israel resolution that bans spending on products like Sabra hummus, Starbucks

CUNY Graduate Center's student government passed a boycott resolution targeting products related to Israeli occupation, facing backlash of antisemitism claims.

Exclusive | Park Slope Food Co-op members face anti-Israel, antisemitic hate

The Park Slope Food Co-op has become a site of antisemitic harassment amid a boycott campaign against Israeli products.

DJs join Ravers for Palestine boycott of top Berlin techno club Berghain

Boycott of Berghain by DJs over Gaza war stance.

Boutique Firm Pulls Out Of Harvard Law Recruiting Events Over School's Response To Campus Antisemitism

Harvard Law is facing a boycott from plaintiff's boutique Edelson PC following University President Claudine Gay's Congressional testimony on campus antisemitism.
Edelson PC is the only firm so far to withdraw from Harvard Law's on-campus interviewing programs.

Exclusive | Student leaders at CUNY grad school pass anti-Israel resolution that bans spending on products like Sabra hummus, Starbucks

CUNY Graduate Center's student government passed a boycott resolution targeting products related to Israeli occupation, facing backlash of antisemitism claims.

Exclusive | Park Slope Food Co-op members face anti-Israel, antisemitic hate

The Park Slope Food Co-op has become a site of antisemitic harassment amid a boycott campaign against Israeli products.

DJs join Ravers for Palestine boycott of top Berlin techno club Berghain

Boycott of Berghain by DJs over Gaza war stance.

Boutique Firm Pulls Out Of Harvard Law Recruiting Events Over School's Response To Campus Antisemitism

Harvard Law is facing a boycott from plaintiff's boutique Edelson PC following University President Claudine Gay's Congressional testimony on campus antisemitism.
Edelson PC is the only firm so far to withdraw from Harvard Law's on-campus interviewing programs.
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Bigots organised a boycott against LGBTQ+ businesses. It backfired, spectacularly

The anti-LGBTQ+ boycott against Bewilderment Candle & Gift Shop led to a significant increase in sales and community support instead.

Pro-Palestinian advocates protest at Indigo stores in Toronto over scholarships for IDF veterans | CBC News

Indigo protests arose over CEO Heather Reisman's ties to HESEG Foundation, accused of supporting the Israeli military, sparking calls for a boycott.

Academic Dialogue Against the Background of War

Scientists and historians need to engage in renewed dialogue to enhance understanding and collaboration, particularly in times of geopolitical tension.

Local Jewish groups respond to calls for a Newton business and travel boycott after shooting

Pro-Israel organizations oppose a boycott of Newton businesses linked to a shooting incident involving pro-Israel demonstrators.

Major tool brand accused of 'scrubbing' DEI content from its website

Stanley Black & Decker faces backlash over DEI policies, accused of removing related content from their website amid calls for a boycott.

Who are shadowy organisation 'Consumers Research' and what is 'Report Woke'?

Stanley Black & Decker faces boycott calls due to its diversity, equality, and inclusion policies.
#coca-cola

Muslim countries' local sodas see boost amid Coke and Pepsi boycott over Gaza | CBC News

Coca-Cola and PepsiCo face declining sales in Muslim-majority countries due to boycotts linked to their perceived association with America and Israel.

Republican U.S. House committee seeks records from Coca-Cola in 'censorship' probe

Spotify faced boycott calls, musicians pulled songs, advertisers silent. Jordan investigates Coke, antitrust actions. Committee targets online censorship of conservative views.

Muslim countries' local sodas see boost amid Coke and Pepsi boycott over Gaza | CBC News

Coca-Cola and PepsiCo face declining sales in Muslim-majority countries due to boycotts linked to their perceived association with America and Israel.

Republican U.S. House committee seeks records from Coca-Cola in 'censorship' probe

Spotify faced boycott calls, musicians pulled songs, advertisers silent. Jordan investigates Coke, antitrust actions. Committee targets online censorship of conservative views.
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#social-media

How anti-Israel protests are costing companies billions of dollars

Walla Abu-Eid promotes homemade Starbucks recipes to boycott the brand for its support of Israel amid a volatile political climate.

X files antitrust lawsuit against advertisers over 'illegal boycott'

X is suing major advertisers for participating in an alleged illegal boycott against the platform formerly known as Twitter.

How Zara could have avoided controversial campaign claimed to resemble Gaza

Zara faces backlash and boycott calls over controversial ad campaign
Experts believe Zara's social media team should have intervened and stopped the campaign

How anti-Israel protests are costing companies billions of dollars

Walla Abu-Eid promotes homemade Starbucks recipes to boycott the brand for its support of Israel amid a volatile political climate.

X files antitrust lawsuit against advertisers over 'illegal boycott'

X is suing major advertisers for participating in an alleged illegal boycott against the platform formerly known as Twitter.

How Zara could have avoided controversial campaign claimed to resemble Gaza

Zara faces backlash and boycott calls over controversial ad campaign
Experts believe Zara's social media team should have intervened and stopped the campaign
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#israel

House Democrat Slams U.S. Airlines For Restricting Flights to Israel, Warns Against An Effective Boycott'

Rep. Ritchie Torres urges U.S. airlines to resume flights to Israel, claiming current restrictions constitute a de facto boycott against the country.

Pitzer students celebrate closed Israel study abroad program

Pitzer College suspended its study abroad program at the University of Haifa for reasons unrelated to boycotting Israel.
Student activists, such as Students for Justice for Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace, celebrated the suspension as a victory.

Why is Israel competing in European sport and Eurovision despite Gaza war?

European organizations have no plans to ban Israel from events despite its war on Gaza.
Swift action was taken against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

'I don't stand behind genocide' - Ireland Eurovision hopeful Erica-Cody says Israel should be kicked out of Eurovision

The European Broadcasting Union expelled Russia in 2022 after the invasion of Ukraine.
A petition has been launched in Ireland calling for a boycott of Eurovision if Israel performs in Malmo, Sweden this year.

House Democrat Slams U.S. Airlines For Restricting Flights to Israel, Warns Against An Effective Boycott'

Rep. Ritchie Torres urges U.S. airlines to resume flights to Israel, claiming current restrictions constitute a de facto boycott against the country.

Pitzer students celebrate closed Israel study abroad program

Pitzer College suspended its study abroad program at the University of Haifa for reasons unrelated to boycotting Israel.
Student activists, such as Students for Justice for Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace, celebrated the suspension as a victory.

Why is Israel competing in European sport and Eurovision despite Gaza war?

European organizations have no plans to ban Israel from events despite its war on Gaza.
Swift action was taken against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

'I don't stand behind genocide' - Ireland Eurovision hopeful Erica-Cody says Israel should be kicked out of Eurovision

The European Broadcasting Union expelled Russia in 2022 after the invasion of Ukraine.
A petition has been launched in Ireland calling for a boycott of Eurovision if Israel performs in Malmo, Sweden this year.
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Olympics Viewership Nearly Doubled From 2020 Games Despite Calls to Boycott Over Opening Ceremony

Despite calls for a boycott, viewership for the 2024 Olympics surged compared to 2020, with NBCUniversal reporting significant increases.
#free-speech
from USA TODAY
2 months ago

'It is war': Elon Musk's X sues ad industry group over 'boycott' of Twitter replacement

X (Twitter) filed antitrust lawsuit against advertisers for boycotting, claiming economic interests over content safety compromised free speech.
from www.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Rishi Sunak's government would ban the very boycotts that helped to end apartheid | Peter Hain

Boycotts had a significant impact on ending the apartheid regime in South Africa.
The UK government is attempting to pass an anti-boycott bill that poses threats to free speech and human rights.

'It is war': Elon Musk's X sues ad industry group over 'boycott' of Twitter replacement

X (Twitter) filed antitrust lawsuit against advertisers for boycotting, claiming economic interests over content safety compromised free speech.

Rishi Sunak's government would ban the very boycotts that helped to end apartheid | Peter Hain

Boycotts had a significant impact on ending the apartheid regime in South Africa.
The UK government is attempting to pass an anti-boycott bill that poses threats to free speech and human rights.
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#elon-musk

Elon Musk's X Sues Advertising Group, Alleges 'Boycott' | Entrepreneur

Elon Musk's X is suing advertisers for alleged antitrust violations related to advertising boycott on the platform.

Elon Musk's X Files Lawsuit Against Major Companies Over Advertising Boycott; 'Tried Peace, Now It's War'

Elon Musk-led X/Twitter is suing major companies and WFA over lost advertising revenue after policy changes led to boycotts.

Elon Musk's Twitter/X Sues Advertisers for Not Advertising on Elon Musk's Twitter/X

Elon Musk's lawsuit against advertisers for pulling ads is seen as a contradiction to his free speech stance.

Elon Musk's X Sues Advertisers Over Boycott

Elon Musk's company, X, has filed an antitrust suit against an advertising group and several corporations for allegedly causing significant revenue losses by boycotting the social media platform.

Elon Musk's X Sues Advertising Group, Alleges 'Boycott' | Entrepreneur

Elon Musk's X is suing advertisers for alleged antitrust violations related to advertising boycott on the platform.

Elon Musk's X Files Lawsuit Against Major Companies Over Advertising Boycott; 'Tried Peace, Now It's War'

Elon Musk-led X/Twitter is suing major companies and WFA over lost advertising revenue after policy changes led to boycotts.

Elon Musk's Twitter/X Sues Advertisers for Not Advertising on Elon Musk's Twitter/X

Elon Musk's lawsuit against advertisers for pulling ads is seen as a contradiction to his free speech stance.

Elon Musk's X Sues Advertisers Over Boycott

Elon Musk's company, X, has filed an antitrust suit against an advertising group and several corporations for allegedly causing significant revenue losses by boycotting the social media platform.
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Bewildered adland says Musk's lawsuit will only make things worse for X

Advertiser group accused of boycotting X to suppress voices on platform.

Ken Loach and Mike Leigh resign as cinema patrons over Israeli film screening

Loach and Leigh cut ties with The Phoenix Cinema Trust over screening movie part of the Seret film festival despite boycott calls.

Cinemas defend hosting Israeli film festival amid boycott calls

Defending the decision to host an Israeli film festival amid calls for boycott.

Federal Appellate Judge Respectfully Calls Out Stupidity Of Clerkship Hiring Boycotts

Judge Wilkinson believes in judging students by their individual accomplishments, not boycotting based on their institution.

Judges Boycotting Columbia Defend Decision Based On Outright Lie

Federal judges boycott Columbia University to pressure cultural changes.
#vladimir-putin
from www.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

Together we will win': Putin sworn in as Russia's president

Putin inaugurated for fifth term amidst Western boycott
from time.com
5 months ago

Putin Sworn in for New Six-Year Term as Russia's President, Amid Growing Conflict With the West

Vladimir Putin sworn in for fifth term amidst Western boycott and criticism.

Together we will win': Putin sworn in as Russia's president

Putin inaugurated for fifth term amidst Western boycott

Putin Sworn in for New Six-Year Term as Russia's President, Amid Growing Conflict With the West

Vladimir Putin sworn in for fifth term amidst Western boycott and criticism.
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#customer-satisfaction

Loblaw reports $13.58B in Q1 revenue, as Reddit group's boycott kicks off | CBC News

Loblaw Companies reported increased revenue despite facing a month-long boycott by frustrated shoppers.

Cafe owner kicks out family of tantrum-throwing toddler, sparking fierce debate online

A mother called for a boycott of a gelato shop after the owner kicked out a family whose children were throwing a tantrum over sharing a scoop.
The owner claims the children were crying and screaming for 15 minutes, bothering other customers.

Loblaw reports $13.58B in Q1 revenue, as Reddit group's boycott kicks off | CBC News

Loblaw Companies reported increased revenue despite facing a month-long boycott by frustrated shoppers.

Cafe owner kicks out family of tantrum-throwing toddler, sparking fierce debate online

A mother called for a boycott of a gelato shop after the owner kicked out a family whose children were throwing a tantrum over sharing a scoop.
The owner claims the children were crying and screaming for 15 minutes, bothering other customers.
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First it was Dylan Mulvaney. Now it's TDOV & Easter. They really just hate trans people.

The right initiated a successful anti-LGBTQ+ boycott against Bud Light over working with a trans influencer.
The right's reactions to the idea of trans people existing show underlying biases rather than genuine concerns about policies.

Laurence Fox ridiculed for calling for Nike boycott while wearing Nike shoes

Laurence Fox called for a Nike boycott but was mocked for wearing Nike shoes.
Nike faced criticism for altering St George's Cross on the England shirt, sparking boycott calls.

SXSW is accused of cozying up to 'war profiteers.' Musicians are boycotting. - Austin Monitor

Sponsorship controversy at SXSW
Artists boycotting the festival

Neil Young returns his music to Spotify, 'except for the full sound we created

Neil Young is bringing his music back to Spotify after a two-year boycott over medical misinformation on the platform.
Young's return to Spotify is influenced by the presence of similar misinformation on other streaming platforms like Apple and Amazon.

Belarus heads to polls in tightly controlled elections opposition have called a farce'

The parliamentary elections in Belarus are expected to solidify Lukashenko's rule despite opposition calls for a boycott. Most candidates support Lukashenko's policies.
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, an opposition leader in exile, urges voters to boycott the elections, calling the process a 'senseless farce' with no real choice for the people.

Video: Truckers boycott NYC after court rules against Trump

Truck drivers boycott NYC over Trump fine
Truckers support Trump in civil fraud case

Paramore Reject Tennessee State Honor in Solidarity With Allison Russell, Citing "Blatant Racism" of House Republicans

Paramore boycotts Tennessee House acknowledgment until Allison Russell is given recognition
Justin Jones proposed resolutions to honor Grammy-winners, but Russell's resolution was blocked

The Grammys Aim for a Big Tent, but Not Everyone Feels at Home

Jay-Z criticizes the Recording Academy for mistreatment of Black artists at the Grammys.
Several Black artists have been boycotting the Grammys due to the treatment of hip-hop and R&B.

Black police officers' group calls for ethnic minorities to boycott joining Met

The National Black Police Association (NBPA) is calling for ethnic minorities to boycott joining the Metropolitan police in protest of a racist misconduct investigation against Charles Ehikioya, the chair of the Met Black Police Association (Met BPA).
The NBPA claims that Ehikioya was targeted for speaking out about the poor behavior and racism within the police force, and that there has been a deliberate effort to find evidence against him.

Novelist breaks with German publisher amid call for wider cultural boycott over Gaza

Bosnian and Serbian novelist Lana Bastasic has terminated her contract with German publisher S Fischer due to their silence on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
There is a division of opinion over an all-out boycott of German cultural institutions over the government's pro-Israel stance.

Lululemon founder faces backlash for blasting company's diversity, inclusion efforts | CBC News

Lululemon founder Chip Wilson is facing criticism for his remarks regarding diversity and inclusion efforts.
Wilson's comments have prompted backlash and calls for a boycott of the brand.

Almost 200K students boycotted NY state standardized tests in parents' rights revolt

Thousands of New York parents are boycotting standardized tests, with nearly 200,000 students refusing to sit for exams in reading and math.
The boycott rates were particularly high in suburbs like Long Island, where parents object to what they see as excessive testing and a narrowing of the curriculum.

Conservative trolls want to boycott Froot Loops for "grooming" kids with books

Conservatives on social media are calling for a boycott of Froot Loops and parent company Kellogg's over a promotion in Canada offering free access to an online library of equity, diversity, and inclusion content.
The promotion comes at a time when efforts to ban books concerning issues of race and LGBTQ+ inclusion have become widespread in both the U.S. and Canada.

Covent Garden buskers brace for council meeting which could decide their fate

Westminster City Council is considering changes to the regulation of street performers in Covent Garden.
Street performers are boycotting the licensing system, arguing that it will force them out of business.
#Russia

Malta secures OSCE chair as Russia relents on veto DW 12/01/2023

Several nations boycotted the OSCE summit in Skopje due to Russia's actions
Russia vetoed Estonia's bid for the OSCE's rotating chairmanship

Baltic foreign ministers pull out of OSCE summit over Russia invite

The foreign ministers of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will boycott a meeting of the OSCE after Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was invited.
They believe that Lavrov's presence risks legitimizing Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The Ukrainian delegation will also not participate in the meeting due to Russia's actions.

Malta secures OSCE chair as Russia relents on veto DW 12/01/2023

Several nations boycotted the OSCE summit in Skopje due to Russia's actions
Russia vetoed Estonia's bid for the OSCE's rotating chairmanship

Baltic foreign ministers pull out of OSCE summit over Russia invite

The foreign ministers of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will boycott a meeting of the OSCE after Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was invited.
They believe that Lavrov's presence risks legitimizing Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The Ukrainian delegation will also not participate in the meeting due to Russia's actions.
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Baltic countries boycott OSCE meeting over Russian invitation

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are boycotting the OSCE meeting because Sergei Lavrov, the Russian foreign minister, will be attending.
The Baltic nations see Lavrov's attendance as legitimizing Russia as a full member of the community of free nations.
Ukraine is also boycotting the meeting due to Lavrov's attendance.

Elon Musk's X may lose up to $75 million by year-end on advertiser exodus - reports

X could lose $75 million in advertising revenue by the end of the year.
Major brands have paused their marketing campaigns on X after Elon Musk's antisemitic post.

Berlin Nightclub closes after 40 years amidst union boycott

Famed Northalsted nightclub Berlin has closed after a boycott called by newly-unionized bar staff who were seeking higher wages, healthcare, and a voice in the nightclub's operations.
The closure announcement on Instagram did not directly reference the union campaign or boycott, but mentioned increased expenses as a reason for closing.
The closure comes after bar staff voted to unionize with hospitality union Unite Here Local 1 in April and called for a boycott in October over stalled contract negotiations.

Target faces right-wing backlash over LGBTQ+ Christmas products

Target faces backlash for inclusive Christmas merchandise and appointment of Pride lead.
Right-wing campaigners are calling for a boycott of the company.

Canada investigates alleged threats' against Air India after boycott call

Canadian officials are investigating alleged threats against Air India after a separatist leader called for a boycott of the airline.
The controversy adds strain to diplomatic relations between India and Canada.
The call to boycott Air India flights from Canada revives memories of the 1985 Air India bombing.

Netanyahu Is Set to Address Congress on July 24

Prime Minister Netanyahu to address Congress on defending democracy, combating terror, and establishing peace amid political divides.

Ukraine war briefing: Russia should attend second peace summit, Zelenskiy says

Zelenskiy proposes inviting Russia to a second peace summit, expresses need for military assistance and mentions delay in US military aid.

STEM Students Refuse to Work at Google and Amazon Over Project Nimbus

Over 1,100 STEM students pledge to boycott Google and Amazon over Project Nimbus involvement.
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