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16 hours ago

British universities paid security firm to spy' on pro-Palestine students

Twelve British universities paid a firm led by ex-military officials to monitor student protests and academics, particularly those supporting Palestine.
fromTruthout
11 hours ago

Zionist Doxxing Campaigns Upended Their Lives. Now They're Suing for Damages.

"This case represents addressing a broader harm caused by organized doxxing and harassment campaigns," said Laila Ali, a plaintiff in the lawsuit, emphasizing the need for accountability.
Social justice
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

British Jews feel under siege' and worry about kids wearing religious symbols in public

British Jews are increasingly concerned about safety and displaying religious symbols due to rising antisemitism and recent attacks.
Left-wing politics
fromsfist.com
9 hours ago

Activists Unfurl Anti-Israel Banner on Twin Peaks

Activists displayed a banner on Twin Peaks demanding an end to US aid to Israel, blaming Israel for escalating conflicts in the Middle East.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Another attempted arson attack on synagogue reported

We are aware of another attempted arson, this time targeting a synagogue in north London, following similar recent incidents targeting the Jewish community in Finchley, Golders Green and Hendon.
London
#antisemitism
fromBoston.com
4 days ago
Education

Concord-Carlisle school district reaches settlement to end federal inquiry into antisemitism

NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Editorial | It's time for Mamdani to act on protest buffer zones and fight antisemitism | amNewYork

Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes a 25-foot buffer zone law to protect Jewish worshippers from harassment during demonstrations in New York.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

I have seen how afraid Jews in Britain have become. We need our allies now more than ever | David Davidi-Brown

Arson attacks on Jewish communities in the UK have heightened fear and isolation among Jews, reflecting a global rise in antisemitism.
Education
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Concord-Carlisle school district reaches settlement to end federal inquiry into antisemitism

The Concord-Carlisle Regional School District reached an agreement with the Department of Justice to improve policies addressing antisemitism and harassment.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Editorial | It's time for Mamdani to act on protest buffer zones and fight antisemitism | amNewYork

Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes a 25-foot buffer zone law to protect Jewish worshippers from harassment during demonstrations in New York.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Antisemitic violence at record high for Jews outside Israel

Antisemitic violence in Western countries reached a record high in 2025, with 20 Jews murdered in four attacks, the highest in over 30 years.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

I have seen how afraid Jews in Britain have become. We need our allies now more than ever | David Davidi-Brown

Arson attacks on Jewish communities in the UK have heightened fear and isolation among Jews, reflecting a global rise in antisemitism.
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Tennessee passes campus protest crackdown bill named after Charlie Kirk

Tennessee's 'Charlie Kirk Act' allows colleges to suspend students for disruptive protests, raising concerns about free speech and student rights.
Psychology
fromCornell Chronicle
1 week ago

Why do people oppose violence and support war? How moral views evolve | Cornell Chronicle

Moral views are influenced by fixed beliefs and fickle perceptions, leading to disagreements and changes over time.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Reform activist suspended over racist and antisemitic comments remains election agent

Adam Mitula was suspended as a party member pending investigation after evidence showed he posted a highly offensive racial slur aimed at black people and made derogatory remarks about Jewish women.
UK politics
Left-wing politics
fromABA Journal
3 days ago

Grad sues George Washington University, Ernst & Young after Gaza 'genocide' remarks in commencement speech

Cecilia Culver sues George Washington University and Ernst & Young after being fired for her Gaza remarks during commencement speech.
#higher-education
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
Higher education

University cancels class because professor won't say when LGBTQ+ issues would be discussed - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
Higher education

University cancels class because professor won't say when LGBTQ+ issues would be discussed - LGBTQ Nation

London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Whatever life throws at us, we don't walk alone': how a London synagogue attack birthed an act of solidarity

Community solidarity is strengthened through shared experiences and support during difficult times.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

Inside Yale's Hasan Piker Spectacle

The invitation of Hasan Piker to Yale Political Union sparked backlash from Laura Loomer, Rick Scott, and Turning Point USA due to his controversial statements.
#academic-freedom
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago
Higher education

Cornell Federalist Society Invites 'White Supremacy' Speaker Because That's What Federalist Society Chapters Do - Above the Law

Higher education
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Law Students Protest Culture War Dean Firing - Above the Law

University of Arkansas law school prioritized candidates' stance on hormonal puberty treatment for high school athletes, sparking a firing, student protests, and funding-threat allegations.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

UW Removes Middle East Center Director After Criticizing War

A professor was removed from his role for criticizing U.S.-Israeli actions and Zionism, raising concerns about academic freedom.
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Cornell Federalist Society Invites 'White Supremacy' Speaker Because That's What Federalist Society Chapters Do - Above the Law

University of Pennsylvania sanctioned Professor Amy Wax for promoting white supremacy but allowed her to keep her job and tenure.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Worried about freedom of speech? Then what's happening at the Open University should terrify you | Owen Jones

Pro-Israel lobby groups are conducting aggressive legal campaigns to police speech about Palestine in Western academic institutions, restricting scholarly freedom and historical terminology.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Lewd messages linked to University of Michigan regent who led campaign against pro-Palestinian students

Jordan Acker faces backlash for obscene comments in a group chat amid a tense election for U-M regents influenced by pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian tensions.
NYC politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Anti-war protesters arrested in New York urging end to Israel weapon sales

Around 100 anti-war protesters were arrested in New York demanding an end to US weapons sales to Israel.
#free-speech
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

GOP passes "Charlie Kirk Act" that could expel students who protest anti-LGBTQ+ speakers - LGBTQ Nation

The Charlie Kirk Act mandates free speech protections for controversial views in Tennessee's public higher education institutions.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

GOP passes "Charlie Kirk Act" that could expel students who protest anti-LGBTQ+ speakers - LGBTQ Nation

The Charlie Kirk Act mandates free speech protections for controversial views in Tennessee's public higher education institutions.
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

A Genocide Scholar Asks "What Went Wrong" in Israel

Omer Bartov argues that Zionism has morphed into an ideology of extremism that led to genocide in Gaza following the Hamas attacks of October 7th.
Left-wing politics
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Trump administration seeks billions from Harvard over anti-Semitism claims

Harvard University rejected a lawsuit from the Trump administration alleging anti-Semitism and neglect of Jewish students' rights.
Higher education
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump administration sues Harvard again over accusations of antisemitism

The Trump administration filed a lawsuit against Harvard for allegedly violating the civil rights of Jewish and Israeli individuals amid campus protests.
Higher education
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Trump administration sues Harvard over alleged antisemitism

The US Justice Department sued Harvard for failing to address antisemitism on campus and violating federal civil rights law.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Syracuse sorority slammed for recreating Nazi-era poster for philanthropy event

A Syracuse University sorority apologized for displaying a banner resembling a Nazi-era Olympic poster, acknowledging a lack of awareness and oversight.
#hampshire-college
Arts
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

NYC school pushes artwork by Zohran Mamdani's wife while blocking Holocaust survivor from speaking to students

A Brooklyn middle school featured artwork by Rama Duwaji in a lesson while blocking a Holocaust survivor from speaking to students.
NYC parents
fromRNS
1 month ago

Last pro-Palestinian protester detained in Trump's campus crackdowns is released by ICE

Leqaa Kordia, a Palestinian woman detained for a year after protesting Israel's Gaza bombing campaign, was released on bond after an immigration judge's third release order.
fromThe American Conservative
3 weeks ago

Is the University of Florida Shutting Down College Republicans over Israel Criticism?

The allegations of antisemitism against the University of Florida College Republicans originated with Sloan Rachmuth, known for attacking populist-conservative figures. Rachmuth tweeted images, including one of a Nazi salute, but these do not substantiate claims of antisemitism within UFCR.
Right-wing politics
Boston
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

A university removed professors' Pride flags over Spring Break. Now they're fighting back. - LGBTQ Nation

Boston University educators oppose the removal of Pride flags, viewing it as a suppression of free speech and a sign of anti-LGBTQ+ intolerance.
#campus-protests
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Where Are All the Campus Protests?

Recent events have led to a surprising decline in campus protests, indicating a shift in university administration's approach to student activism.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Where Are All the Campus Protests?

Recent events have led to a surprising decline in campus protests, indicating a shift in university administration's approach to student activism.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Americans are finally taking a critical approach to Israel. We can do that without sliding into antisemitism | Joel Swanson

US-Israel military strikes on Iran require scrutiny of how Israeli strategic priorities influenced American military decision-making and timing, despite only 21% of Americans supporting the strikes beforehand.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

UC faculty urge regents to enforce rules amid antisemitism investigations

Faculty who signed the letter called on university leaders to draw a clear boundary between individual faculty members' free speech rights and the use of university branding, resources and official platforms to promote political advocacy. They argue that when faculty members appear to speak with institutional backing, it risks exposing the university to legal and financial consequences.
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fromGothamist
1 month ago

Columbia University protester who burned Israeli flag pleads guilty

An attorney pleaded guilty to criminal mischief and trespassing for burning an Israeli flag at a Columbia University protest, receiving 100 hours of community service and $25 restitution.
US news
fromKqed
2 months ago

Stanford Pro-Palestinian Protesters Case Ends in Mistrial | KQED

A judge declared a mistrial in the case against five pro-Palestinian protesters who broke into and vandalized the Stanford president's office; prosecutors plan to retry.
#campus-free-speech
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US justice department sues UCLA over alleged antisemitism amid pro-Palestinian protests

The Justice Department sued UCLA for allegedly creating a hostile work environment for Jewish and Israeli faculty and staff during Gaza war protests, claiming Title VII Civil Rights Act violations.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

American Psychological Association Rewrites Antisemitism Guidelines to Protect Speech on Palestine

Multiple contemporary definitions of antisemitism all share the recognition that antisemitism involves hostility, prejudice, discrimination, harassment, hatred, or violence against Jews as Jews, citing multiple organizations, including the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA).
US politics
Higher education
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

UC Berkeley won't ban Zionist speakers, will pay $1 million to settle antisemitism suit

UC Berkeley will pay $1 million to settle a lawsuit over alleged antisemitism, ban student groups from restricting Zionist speakers, and implement antisemitism training.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago

House Republicans: Campus Antisemitism "Systemic Problem"

Antisemitism in higher education is a systemic problem that affects a broad swath of America's colleges and universities. The evidence demonstrates that antisemitism on campus is driven by persistent leadership failures and radical faculty and student groups that legitimize and foment antisemitism in classrooms and on campus grounds.
Higher education
Higher education
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

UC Jewish community paints disparate pictures of campus antisemitism

Jewish UC community members disagree on antisemitism response, with some citing unprecedented harassment while others oppose government intervention as threatening academic freedom.
Higher education
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Surveilled on Your Own Campus

A University of Michigan student experienced persistent, targeted following and surveillance linked to multiple similar vehicles while active in pro-Palestine campus organizing.
Higher education
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Columbia 'punishing' graduating class for anti-Israel protests by moving ceremony, students claim: 'So evil'

Columbia moved its 2026 commencement ceremony off the Morningside Low Steps to Robert K. Kraft Field, prompting student protests and claims of punishment.
Higher education
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

UMass ordered to lift suspension for student who organized pro-Palestinian protest

UMass Amherst likely violated a student's First Amendment rights by suspending him for organizing an on-campus protest; the student must be allowed to return.
Higher education
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

U of T dean of dentistry on leave over antisemitic images in course materials: school | CBC News

University of Toronto's dentistry dean is under investigation for using antisemitic and discriminatory images in course materials, including illustrations with antisemitic tropes.
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