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Stand Up for Madinah: The US politician pushing for peace in Gaza

Madinah Wilson-Anton advocates for a Gaza ceasefire resolution, challenging party norms amidst criticism for her pro-Palestinian position.
from www.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Microsoft workers fired over Gaza vigil say company crumbled under pressure'

Microsoft employees allege retaliation for organizing a pro-Palestinian vigil, claiming their activism led to unjust termination.
from Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
3 weeks ago

U of Michigan student government restores funding for clubs

Student government restored funding for campus clubs after months of withholding it in a protest against the war in Gaza.
Pro-Palestinian students faced backlash for their actions and accused others of complicity in genocide.

Stand Up for Madinah: The US politician pushing for peace in Gaza

Madinah Wilson-Anton advocates for a Gaza ceasefire resolution, challenging party norms amidst criticism for her pro-Palestinian position.

Microsoft workers fired over Gaza vigil say company crumbled under pressure'

Microsoft employees allege retaliation for organizing a pro-Palestinian vigil, claiming their activism led to unjust termination.

U of Michigan student government restores funding for clubs

Student government restored funding for campus clubs after months of withholding it in a protest against the war in Gaza.
Pro-Palestinian students faced backlash for their actions and accused others of complicity in genocide.
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#cornell-university

A Cornell Graduate Student Faces Deportation After a Pro-Palestine Action

Cornell University is using new policies to restrict pro-Palestinian protests, impacting international students and raising concerns about free speech on campus.

Anti-Israel vandals deface Cornell University on first day of classes

Vandalism at Cornell University highlights escalating tensions surrounding pro-Palestinian activism on campus and raises concerns about university responses to such acts.

A Cornell Graduate Student Faces Deportation After a Pro-Palestine Action

Cornell University is using new policies to restrict pro-Palestinian protests, impacting international students and raising concerns about free speech on campus.

Anti-Israel vandals deface Cornell University on first day of classes

Vandalism at Cornell University highlights escalating tensions surrounding pro-Palestinian activism on campus and raises concerns about university responses to such acts.
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#university-policies

Could a pro-Palestinian protest lead to student deportation?

International students face deportation risks for pro-Palestinian activism on U.S. campuses, raising concerns about their rights and freedoms.

Gaza has shown European universities are no longer places of free inquiry

Western universities suppress pro-Palestinian activism, undermining academic freedom and mirroring repressive practices seen in undemocratic regimes.

Could a pro-Palestinian protest lead to student deportation?

International students face deportation risks for pro-Palestinian activism on U.S. campuses, raising concerns about their rights and freedoms.

Gaza has shown European universities are no longer places of free inquiry

Western universities suppress pro-Palestinian activism, undermining academic freedom and mirroring repressive practices seen in undemocratic regimes.
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#antisemitism

Police investigate after Berlin culture senator's home attacked with red paint

Berlin's culture senator Joe Chialo faces backlash and a paint attack due to his stance against antisemitism in arts funding.

Pro-Palestinian vandals deface apartment building of Columbia University administrator

Antisemitic vandalism targeted prominent Jewish individuals in New York, invoking Nazi symbolism and Hamas iconography.

How Is This Antisemitism Hearing Different From Ones on College Campuses?

K-12 leaders face similar challenges as college presidents regarding antisemitism and anti-Israel activism, differing in how pro-Palestinian speech is handled due to stricter standards in public schools.

Berlin police probe alleged harassment of Israeli ambassador DW 02/28/2024

Pro-Palestinian activists accosted Israeli Ambassador Ron Prosor in Berlin, accusing him of being responsible for the conflict in Gaza.
Mayor of Berlin Kai Wegner called the incident 'absolutely unacceptable' and pledged to take action against antisemitism in the city.

Police investigate after Berlin culture senator's home attacked with red paint

Berlin's culture senator Joe Chialo faces backlash and a paint attack due to his stance against antisemitism in arts funding.

Pro-Palestinian vandals deface apartment building of Columbia University administrator

Antisemitic vandalism targeted prominent Jewish individuals in New York, invoking Nazi symbolism and Hamas iconography.

How Is This Antisemitism Hearing Different From Ones on College Campuses?

K-12 leaders face similar challenges as college presidents regarding antisemitism and anti-Israel activism, differing in how pro-Palestinian speech is handled due to stricter standards in public schools.

Berlin police probe alleged harassment of Israeli ambassador DW 02/28/2024

Pro-Palestinian activists accosted Israeli Ambassador Ron Prosor in Berlin, accusing him of being responsible for the conflict in Gaza.
Mayor of Berlin Kai Wegner called the incident 'absolutely unacceptable' and pledged to take action against antisemitism in the city.
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Some NYC residents feel unwelcome by pro-Palestinian events staged at community garden

The Sunset Community Garden in Ridgewood, Queens has become a divisive space, alienating Jewish residents amidst pro-Palestinian activism.

'Gentle, brave, silly': American killed in West Bank remembered by loved ones

Aysenur Eygi, motivated by a desire to create a positive impact, was killed while protesting in the West Bank against Jewish settlements.
#israel-palestine-conflict
from New York Post
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Two-faced on Israel war, 1199 SEIU rules Albany roost and other commentary

Pro-Palestinian protests in NYC show growing tensions regarding U.S. support for Israel amid Gaza conflict.

Pro-Palestinian Activism Marks CUNY Law Graduation Despite Speaker Ban

The graduation walkout by pro-Palestinian students at CUNY Law has become a tradition amidst a larger political moment in universities.

How Gaza is changing US campuses

Pro-Palestinian student activism is gaining momentum in universities and facing significant challenges.

Two-faced on Israel war, 1199 SEIU rules Albany roost and other commentary

Pro-Palestinian protests in NYC show growing tensions regarding U.S. support for Israel amid Gaza conflict.

Pro-Palestinian Activism Marks CUNY Law Graduation Despite Speaker Ban

The graduation walkout by pro-Palestinian students at CUNY Law has become a tradition amidst a larger political moment in universities.

How Gaza is changing US campuses

Pro-Palestinian student activism is gaining momentum in universities and facing significant challenges.
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2 pro-Palestinian student groups at NYU, Columbia say Instagram removed their accounts - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Pro-Palestinian student groups in NYC faced suspensions of their Instagram accounts, raising concerns about censorship and transparency.
#university-of-michigan

Four arrested at University of Michigan Demonstration

Four pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested at the University of Michigan for disrupting a student activity fair during Festifall.

At Michigan, Activists Take Over and Shut Down Student Government

The University of Michigan's student government has withheld funding for activities demanding university divestment from companies linked to the Israeli conflict.

Four arrested at University of Michigan Demonstration

Four pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested at the University of Michigan for disrupting a student activity fair during Festifall.

At Michigan, Activists Take Over and Shut Down Student Government

The University of Michigan's student government has withheld funding for activities demanding university divestment from companies linked to the Israeli conflict.
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#due-process

Student protesters sue over suspensions

The lawsuit highlights alleged violations of due process in punishing student protests at UC Irvine.

San Jose State professor suspended after pro-Palestinian protest

San Jose State University professor placed on administrative leave for supporting pro-Palestinian student demonstrators.

Student protesters sue over suspensions

The lawsuit highlights alleged violations of due process in punishing student protests at UC Irvine.

San Jose State professor suspended after pro-Palestinian protest

San Jose State University professor placed on administrative leave for supporting pro-Palestinian student demonstrators.
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Barclays planned to withdraw from Israeli bond auctions: Report

Barclays chose to maintain ties with Israel despite pro-Palestinian activism urging a boycott, reaffirming its role in Israeli government bond auctions.
from www.npr.org
2 months ago

As a new semester looms, students and colleges brace for more protests

Pro-Palestinian campus activists continue strategic planning during the summer to maintain momentum for their activism in the fall.
#ucla

U.C.L.A.'s Chancellor Will Testify Today on Capitol Hill

U.C.L.A.'s Chancellor Gene Block faces criticism and scrutiny from various factions, including Republicans and progressives, for his handling of pro-Palestinian activism and campus safety issues.

More than 800 faculty and staff at UCLA call for chancellor's resignation

Faculty and staff at UCLA demand chancellor's resignation amidst pro-Palestinian activism and violent incidents on campus.

U.C.L.A.'s Chancellor Will Testify Today on Capitol Hill

U.C.L.A.'s Chancellor Gene Block faces criticism and scrutiny from various factions, including Republicans and progressives, for his handling of pro-Palestinian activism and campus safety issues.

More than 800 faculty and staff at UCLA call for chancellor's resignation

Faculty and staff at UCLA demand chancellor's resignation amidst pro-Palestinian activism and violent incidents on campus.
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#university-protests

Students occupy LSE building in protest over Gaza conflict

Pro-Palestinian activists demand divestment from fossil fuel companies and assert universities' complicity in Palestinian oppression.

Which California universities have joined nationwide protests for Gaza? See interactive map

Protests at California universities call for ceasefire in Gaza and divestment from Israel.

At Berkeley, a protest at a dean's home tests the limits of free speech

Dean of Berkeley Law School faces personal disruption of free speech event at his home by pro-Palestinian students.

Students occupy LSE building in protest over Gaza conflict

Pro-Palestinian activists demand divestment from fossil fuel companies and assert universities' complicity in Palestinian oppression.

Which California universities have joined nationwide protests for Gaza? See interactive map

Protests at California universities call for ceasefire in Gaza and divestment from Israel.

At Berkeley, a protest at a dean's home tests the limits of free speech

Dean of Berkeley Law School faces personal disruption of free speech event at his home by pro-Palestinian students.
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#israeli-palestinian-conflict

'Are you a Zionist?' Checkpoints at UCLA encampment provoked fear, debate among Jews

Jewish students at UCLA faced intimidation and restrictions during the pro-Palestinian encampment, which resulted in a clash with pro-Israel counterprotesters and violent incidents.

Activists Deface Portrait of Balfour, Who Supported Jewish Homeland

Pro-Palestinian group defaced century-old portrait of Arthur James Balfour at Cambridge University in protest.
Art defacement used as a protest tactic to highlight conflicts and oppressions.

'Are you a Zionist?' Checkpoints at UCLA encampment provoked fear, debate among Jews

Jewish students at UCLA faced intimidation and restrictions during the pro-Palestinian encampment, which resulted in a clash with pro-Israel counterprotesters and violent incidents.

Activists Deface Portrait of Balfour, Who Supported Jewish Homeland

Pro-Palestinian group defaced century-old portrait of Arthur James Balfour at Cambridge University in protest.
Art defacement used as a protest tactic to highlight conflicts and oppressions.
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#germany

Police in Berlin break up pro-Palestinian student protest

German police dispersed pro-Palestinian activists from Berlin's Free University, following a trend of growing protests and calls to break academic ties with Israel in Europe.

German guiltwashing in times of genocide

Germany's crackdown on pro-Palestinian activism in response to a student protest at Freie Universitat Berlin reflects a broader societal assault on expressions of solidarity with the Palestinian people.
The German government and institutions are implementing a zero-tolerance policy on anti-Semitism, leading to legal and media harassment of individuals supporting Palestinian causes.

Police in Berlin break up pro-Palestinian student protest

German police dispersed pro-Palestinian activists from Berlin's Free University, following a trend of growing protests and calls to break academic ties with Israel in Europe.

German guiltwashing in times of genocide

Germany's crackdown on pro-Palestinian activism in response to a student protest at Freie Universitat Berlin reflects a broader societal assault on expressions of solidarity with the Palestinian people.
The German government and institutions are implementing a zero-tolerance policy on anti-Semitism, leading to legal and media harassment of individuals supporting Palestinian causes.
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#israel-hamas-conflict

A British-Palestinian doctor was denied entry to France for a Senate meeting about the war in Gaza

Dr. Ghassan Abu Sitta was denied entry to France on his way to speak at a French Senate meeting about the Israel-Hamas war, with authorities providing no reason.

'We will not stop, we will not rest!' USC students join national pro-Palestinian camps

Students at University of Southern California protest for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war and divestment from weapon manufacturers with ties to Israel.

A British-Palestinian doctor was denied entry to France for a Senate meeting about the war in Gaza

Dr. Ghassan Abu Sitta was denied entry to France on his way to speak at a French Senate meeting about the Israel-Hamas war, with authorities providing no reason.

'We will not stop, we will not rest!' USC students join national pro-Palestinian camps

Students at University of Southern California protest for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war and divestment from weapon manufacturers with ties to Israel.
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The pro-Palestinian US campus protests in maps, videos and photos

The war in Gaza has sparked significant US student activism with widespread protests on campuses calling for divestment from Israel or supporting companies.
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Pro-Palestinian protests take hold in Europe as they intensify in US

Protests demanding the halt of arms exports to Israel led to clashes with police in the US and a pro-Palestinian camp being dismantled in Berlin.

Columbia Professor: The University Has Gone to War Against Students Since Oct. 8

Students at Columbia University held an 'emergency protest' over the school's response to an attack on pro-Palestinian students.
Faculty at Columbia University are spending a significant amount of time protecting students from the university itself.

Pro-Palestinian protests take hold in Europe as they intensify in US

Protests demanding the halt of arms exports to Israel led to clashes with police in the US and a pro-Palestinian camp being dismantled in Berlin.

Columbia Professor: The University Has Gone to War Against Students Since Oct. 8

Students at Columbia University held an 'emergency protest' over the school's response to an attack on pro-Palestinian students.
Faculty at Columbia University are spending a significant amount of time protecting students from the university itself.
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Student Protesters Are Schooling Their Universities

Universities may not always uphold their stated values under pressure.

How the Uncommitted' Effort to Protest Biden Has Spread in Super Tuesday States

Voter opposition to President Biden over Israel-Gaza stance
Fragmented campaigns push for uncommitted votes

College graduates are concerned pro-Palestinian activism could deter future employers

Pro-Palestinian activism can lead to job discrimination, impacting students' future employment opportunities.

Student protesters face scrutiny on the job search

Nearly 30% of pro-Palestinian student protesters faced job offer rescindment, yet 55% believe activism positively impacted job search.
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