#political-response
#political-response

Black Lives Matter

White Ole Miss Students Caught on Camera Mocking Black Protester In Shockingly Racist Viral Video

Racism on campus captured on video at Ole Miss during protests. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

2 months ago

Black Lives Matter

Israel's war on Gaza: List of key events, day 161

At least 20 Palestinians killed in Gaza after Israel attack

Hamas submits new Gaza ceasefire proposal [ more ]

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www.nytimes.com

New York City

The Latest Campus Battleground Is the Flagpole

The hoisting of Palestinian flags at universities amid protests against Israel sparked controversy and led to arrests and flag switches. [ more ]

www.dw.com

Germany news

Hamburg 'caliphate' rally prompts calls for punishment DW 05/01/2024

Advocates for a caliphate in Germany should face prison terms and citizenship loss, according to Bavarian politician Alexander Dobrindt. [ more ]

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Germany news

Germany: Hundreds at solidarity march after synagogue attack DW 04/07/2024

Residents in Oldenburg show support for Jewish community after arson attack at synagogue.

Local leaders and officials condemn the attack as attempted murder and terrorism. [ more ]

The Atlantic

Germany news

Germans Want to Sideline the Far Right. The Government Isn't Helping.

Far-right movements surging in Europe, Germany's unique position

Germany's response to far-right threat [ more ]

NewsChain

Thousands of migrants eligible for Rwanda scheme not reporting to Home Office

Thousands of asylum seekers marked for deportation to Rwanda have lost contact with the Home Office. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Post Office inquiry: Tory peer says Labour dodged concerns over Horizon for 15 years

Lord Arbuthnot raised concerns to the Labour government about the Post Office scandal 15 years ago, but his plea was ignored.

The Labour government dismissed the responsibility over the faulty Horizon IT system scandal, indicating it was a matter for the Post Office. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Create minister to protect the UK flag', demands senior MP

Conservative MP Henry Smith calls for a new minister to protect UK flag and national symbols.

Controversy arose over redesigned England and Team GB kits, with criticism of using non-traditional flag colors. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Just Stop Oil protesters plaster Labour HQ in Exeter with posters and letters

Protesters targeted Exeter Labour headquarters with anti-oil posters and demands. The parliamentary candidate declined to commit to the protesters' demand. Police presence at the scene but no arrests made. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Kemi Badenoch dismisses Tory donor Frank Hester's comments as trivia'

The controversy over Tory donor Frank Hester's alleged comments is dismissed by Kemi Badenoch as trivia.

Kemi Badenoch emphasizes the need to move away from focusing on racism accusations and to focus on more important matters. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Education

Echoes of Vietnam era as pro-Palestinian student protests roil US campuses

Student protests on US university campuses over Israel's war on Gaza are intensifying, demanding disentanglement from conflict-profiting companies. [ more ]

Axios

Education

Columbia University protests draw bipartisan rebukes from D.C. over alleged antisemitism

Calls for violence and intimidation against Jewish students are condemned by officials, with some Republicans calling for resignations and expulsions. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

California

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to let Arizona doctors provide abortions in California

California proposes facilitating Arizona doctors to provide abortions in California to counter Arizona's strict abortion law. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

California

Bill would allow Arizona abortion providers to practice in California ahead of possible surge in patients

Arizona abortion providers can practice in California under a new law to aid women facing restrictive laws at home. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

NYC LGBT

Outraged Marjorie Taylor Greene shares pictures with hate activists in unhinged Biden rant

DOE unveils new rules for LGBTQ+ student protection under Title IX. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

4 weeks ago

Europe news

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 784

Chernihiv hit by Russian missiles, 17 killed, 60 injured. Russian soldiers death toll exceeds 50k. Ukraine records 900 uses of riot control agents by Russia. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Europe politics

Even Europe's far-right firebrands seem to sense Brexit is a disaster | William Keegan

Brexit has negatively impacted the UK's economy, causing disruptions in exports, supply lines, and staff shortages, while receiving criticism even from rightwing politicians. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Left-wing politics

Biden Assails Outrageous' Florida Abortion Ruling as His Campaign Blames Trump

President Biden criticizes Florida Supreme Court's decision on abortion law restrictions.

Biden's campaign blames Trump for limiting access to abortion and warns of potential national ban. [ more ]

The Daily Beast