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A Political Scientist on How Protests Can Change Minds or Backfire

Protests in response to the war in Gaza are escalating, drawing parallels to the 1960s protests, with potential major demonstrations at the Democratic National Convention. [ more ]

Kqed

2 weeks ago

California

Fresno's Chinatown Neighborhood To See Big Changes From High Speed Rail | KQED

High Speed Rail in Fresno is seen as a lifeline by some residents. [ more ]

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The Atlantic

5 days ago

What Will Biden's Stance on Israel Mean for His Campaign?

American campuses are focused on pro-Palestinian protests, while Biden and Trump navigate the implications of the war in Gaza. [ more ]

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1 month ago

Wisconsin's 'uninstructed' voters send Biden a strong message on the war in Gaza

The 'uninstructed' movement in Wisconsin gained significant support in the Democratic presidential primary.

The movement aims to push President Biden to change course regarding the war in Gaza before November. [ more ]

Axios

Michigan's "uncommitted" vote sounds alarm for Biden

Michigan Democratic primary voters chose 'uncommitted' over Biden due to the war in Gaza affecting Arab American and Muslim voters

Biden's early support for Israel in Gaza conflict led to backlash from Arab American and Muslim communities [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

3 months ago

Biden Aides to Visit Arab American Leaders in Michigan as Pressure Rises Over Gaza

White House officials are meeting with Arab American leaders in Michigan to discuss the war in Gaza and concerns about Islamophobia.

Michigan Democrats are launching a campaign to oppose Biden in the state's primary election to register their frustration with his approach to Israel. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

3 months ago

US federal workers risk livelihoods in push for course change on Gaza war

Government employees organize a day of mourning to protest the war in Gaza and the US's role in it.

The move demonstrates increasing discontent within the Biden administration. [ more ]

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6 days ago

Education

Graduation season gets underway amid tensions on campus with ongoing protests.

University graduations impacted by protests over the war in Gaza. [ more ]

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2 weeks ago

Education

What We Know About Columbia University's President, Nemat Shafik

The president of Columbia University faced challenges handling student protests over the war in Gaza, leading to conflicting reactions and potential unintended consequences. [ more ]

www.france24.com

1 month ago

France news

Tete a tete - 'Anti-Semitism has become a comical accusation': Comedian Bassem Youssef

Bassem Youssef speaks against war in Gaza and criticizes accusations of anti-Semitism as overused and comical.

Youssef emphasizes distinction between anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism, calling the latter a comical accusation. [ more ]

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Mental health

War in Gaza and settler violence is taking its toll on mental health in the West Bank

Bedouin children in the West Bank are experiencing increased mental health issues due to the war in Gaza and settler violence.

Mobile medical clinics are offering mental health consultations to address anxiety and depression among Bedouin children. [ more ]

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Germany news

Can Germany be neutral when it comes to the Gaza war?

Antisemitic and Islamophobic attacks are on the rise in Germany amid the war in Gaza.

Reports of antisemitic threats increased by more than 300% in the month following the 7 October attacks. [ more ]

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Media industry

Gaza war propels journalist deaths toward annual record - report

The number of journalists killed around the world last year was close to an all-time annual high, with the war in Gaza being the largest cause of the surge.

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has raised concerns about the apparent targeting of journalists by the Israeli military. [ more ]

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Berlin

Berlin Film Festival brings Israeli-Palestinian tensions and other issues into the spotlight

The 74th Berlin International Film Festival is opening with the world premiere of 'Small Things Like These' starring Cillian Murphy.

The festival aims to encourage open dialogue surrounding the ongoing war in Gaza and address issues of antisemitism and hate speech. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

3 months ago

Artificial intelligence

The Big Buzz at Davos: A.I., Ukraine, China, and the Middle East

Discussions at the Davos World Economic Forum include U.S.-China tensions, the war in Gaza, artificial intelligence, and the future of Ukraine.

There is speculation about the private meetings that top U.S. officials are having behind the scenes at the Davos World Economic Forum. [ more ]

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Outraged': Brazilian Muslims face growing Islamophobia over Gaza war

Approximately 60% of Brazilian Muslims experienced religious intolerance.

Muslims in Brazil have faced increased fears of religious discrimination since the war in Gaza began. [ more ]

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Dutch court dismisses war crimes case against military supplies to Israel

A Dutch court has dismissed a case brought by human rights organizations against the delivery of F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel.

The court ruled that the exportation of F-35 parts is primarily a political decision and should not be interfered with by judges. [ more ]

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Australia cricketer Khawaja will fight' to wear Palestine solidarity shoes

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja is fighting the ICC's ruling that prevents him from wearing shoes with messages of support for Palestine.

Khawaja's message is not political, but rather a humanitarian appeal for human rights and support for the children affected by the war in Gaza. [ more ]

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