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#political-statements

Bruce Springsteen cover band's New Jersey gig canceled because "Bruce can't keep his mouth shut"

A Jersey Shore bar owner canceled a Bruce Springsteen cover band's performance due to concerns over backlash from conservative locals.

The owner expressed worries about financial risks related to political statements made by Springsteen during his tour.

fromGothamist

A Queens community garden said its members must be anti-Zionist. Now it's facing eviction.

City terminates community garden's license due to political statements required from members.

The decision reflects the tension between community activism and city management regulations.

Canada news

Trump Refuses to Give Up On Canada Joining the U.S.

Trump remains optimistic about the possibility of Canada becoming a U.S. state, emphasizing benefits while Canada firmly rejects the notion.

#immigration

fromBrooklyn Eagle

Brooklyn

Goldman: Disturbing reports of federal agents grabbing union organizers

US politics

House Democrat Says It's Batsh*t Crazy' That He Has to Introduce Amendment to Prevent Citizen Deportations

Brooklyn

fromBrooklyn Eagle

Goldman: Disturbing reports of federal agents grabbing union organizers

Federal immigration agents targeted union organizers on a bus in New York, raising concerns about governmental abuse of power.

US politics

House Democrat Says It's Batsh*t Crazy' That He Has to Introduce Amendment to Prevent Citizen Deportations

ICE should not deport U.S. citizens; it's against the law and Constitution.

more#immigration

fromwww.bbc.com

More Kneecap gigs cancelled amid 'kill your MP' controversy

It's about telling the next young band, both through the music industry and through the political class, that you cannot speak about Palestine.

London music

US politics

fromThe Verge

White House calls Amazon 'hostile' after report says it will label tariff price hikes

White House Press Secretary calls Amazon's rumored tariff transparency a "hostile and political act."

Trump's tariffs are prompting retailers to adjust pricing strategies.

fromSFGATE

Bay Area superstar dropped from festival bill due to Israel comments

I am being asked and called to clarify and make a statement yet again for the millionth time that I am not antisemitic nor anti-Jew. I am anti-genocide.

NYC music

#kneecap

fromNew York Post

NYC music

Irish band Kneecap doubles down in response to Sharon Osbourne's call to pull visas after anti-Israel Coachella performance

fromwww.theguardian.com

NYC music

Kneecap say statements aren't aggressive' after denouncing Israel at Coachella

fromIrish Independent

NYC music

Sharon Osbourne calls on Trump to revoke Kneecap's work visas over 'aggressive' anti-Israel stance

fromNew York Post

NYC music

Irish band Kneecap doubles down in response to Sharon Osbourne's call to pull visas after anti-Israel Coachella performance

fromwww.theguardian.com

NYC music

Kneecap say statements aren't aggressive' after denouncing Israel at Coachella

fromIrish Independent

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NYC music

Sharon Osbourne calls on Trump to revoke Kneecap's work visas over 'aggressive' anti-Israel stance

more#kneecap

Just four of Labour's 59 LGBTQ+ MPs confirm they believe trans women are women

Keir Starmer's statement that he does not believe trans women are women contradicts Labour's historical pro-LGBTQ+ stance, raising concerns within the party.

UK politics

NYC politics

fromNew York Post

Cuomo dismisses 'political' $450K sex-harass settlement, suggests admin helped 'save lives' during COVID

Cuomo dismisses $450,000 settlement as political while emphasizing the need to keep politics out of legal matters.

WATCH: Public Defender Dragged From Court WILDLY Ranting on Gaza, Genocide' & Autocratic Billionaires' at Homicide Sentencing

Court-appointed attorney's political rant delays sentencing hearing for Daquan Arrington.

fromSFGATE