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Say Plainly What the Protesters Want

Euphemisms and imprecise language obscure understanding of protests over Israel's actions in Gaza. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Oxford and Cambridge students set up camps as Gaza war protests gather steam

University students at Oxford and Cambridge set up pro-Palestine camps to protest Israel's actions in Gaza. [ more ]

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White House Condemns Rep Mike Collins Sharing Ole Miss Video of Black Protester Being Taunted: Beneath Any Person'

Sharing video of racist taunting at protest deemed below anyone by White House Press Secretary Jean-Pierre [ more ]

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Student protesters interrupt University of Michigan commencement

Students protested Gaza solidarity during University of Michigan commencement ceremony. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Student protesters want California State University leaders to divest from Israel. Will they?

Protests and occupations in support of Palestinian people across the CSU system have focused on demanding university administrators to disclose and potentially divest from financial ties with Israel. [ more ]

Axios

High school students join Gaza protests and Congress is watching

High school students across the U.S. are actively protesting the war in Gaza and garnering attention from Congress. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Universities must act to ensure Jewish not harassed during Gaza protests, No 10 says

Universities urged to ensure Jewish students' safety amid protests on campuses against the war in Gaza. [ more ]

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Sunak to Urge University Leaders to Protect Jewish Students on Campus

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak urges UK universities to tackle antisemitism on campuses amidst growing protests against the Gaza war. [ more ]

Washington Post

For college faculty, supporting protesters is a new job - and risk

Protests involving UCLA faculty and pro-Palestinian demonstrators led to intense interactions with police on campus. [ more ]

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Chicago Would Like Everyone to Stop Talking About 1968

Mayor Brandon Johnson emphasizes Chicago's evolution since the 1968 Democratic National Convention, highlighting changes in leadership and the police department. [ more ]

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In Europe, Police Arrest Protesters and Clear Encampments at Universities

European students stage pro-Palestinian protests on university campuses, mirroring U.S. movements, facing crackdowns by authorities. [ more ]

Boston.com

Columbia University cancels main commencement ceremony following protests that roiled campus for weeks

Columbia University canceled its large commencement ceremony due to ongoing protests, opting for smaller school-based events for individual student recognition. [ more ]

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Columbia University cancels its main commencement ceremony after weeks of turmoil

Columbia University cancels main graduation ceremony due to protests, focusing on smaller school-specific celebrations. [ more ]

www.amny.com

Columbia University cancels school-wide commencement ceremony after protests | amNewYork

Columbia University canceled its school-wide commencement ceremony due to campus unrest and will hold individual celebrations instead. [ more ]

Fast Company

Why it matters where people protest

Students across college campuses are engaging in solidarity encampments to voice dissent over the ongoing war in Gaza. [ more ]

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Opinion | The Columbia Protests Made the Same Mistake the Civil Rights Movement Did

Protests at Columbia University escalated, leaving Jewish students feeling under siege but not due to antisemitism. [ more ]

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LGBTQ Nation

Pro-trans protests erupt across France as legislators consider ban on care

Thousands rally for trans rights in France amidst calls to ban hormone therapy for trans youth. [ more ]

Kqed

Small Houses Pose Solution to Housing Crisis | KQED

Small multifamily dwellings with fewer zoning restrictions could offer solutions to California's housing crisis. [ more ]

Kqed

Pro-Palestinian Encampment Cleared At UCLA | KQED

Protests on California campuses have been mostly peaceful amidst the chaos at UCLA, USC, and Cal Poly Humboldt. [ more ]

Kqed

How Have Wage Increases Affected Fast Food Workers? | KQED

Wage increase impact on fast food workers [ more ]

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www.aljazeera.com

No to the Russian law!' Georgia protesters demand a European future'

Citizens in Tbilisi protest strict draft law, fearing foreign influence on NGOs and media outlets. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Thousands protest against foreign influence' bill in Georgia

Protesters in Tbilisi rally against a bill likened to Russian laws silencing dissent, fearing a return to Russian influence. [ more ]

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19 hours ago

Week in pictures: From a Putin-Xi meeting to Cannes film festival

The Nakba commemoration in Israel and protests in different regions were prominently captured in the week's pictures. [ more ]

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Electrek

Tesla announces 4-day shutdown of Gigafactory Berlin due to protests

Tesla announced a temporary shutdown at Gigafactory Berlin amid planned protests, raising questions about whether it was voluntary or following authorities' advice. [ more ]

Futurism

Protesters Break Fence, Swarm Tesla Gigafactory

Protests erupted at a German Tesla Gigafactory over expansion plans, highlighting tensions between environmental concerns and commercial success. [ more ]

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Police Arrest M.I.T. Protesters After Suspensions Ramp Up Tension

Students at M.I.T. protested in support of the pro-Palestinian encampment, leading to arrests and suspensions by the university. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

As Seinfeld Receives Honorary Degree at Duke, Students Walk Out in Protest

Jerry Seinfeld faced protests during his commencement speech at Duke University but handled the situation with caution and humor. [ more ]

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U.S.C. Valedictorian Graduates Without a Speech, but With Cheers

Asna Tabassum faced backlash for pro-Palestinian stance but received support at graduation, becoming emblem of free speech. [ more ]

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www.aljazeera.com

Thousands of Georgians defy warnings to join protest against Russia' bill

Protesters in Georgia rally against a foreign agents bill resembling Russian legislation. [ more ]

The Nation

2 hours ago

Georgia Dreaming: Is Another Color Revolution About to Kick Off?

Protesters in Georgia demand government resignation due to perceived alignment shift away from the EU towards Russia. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Georgia police accused of beating protesters against foreign influence' bill

Riot police accused of excessive force against protesters in Georgia picketing over a controversial foreign influence law. [ more ]

www.dw.com

EU data protection

Georgia parliament passes divisive 'foreign influence' bill DW 05/14/2024

Politicians in Tblisi engaged in physical altercation during contentious bill reading. [ more ]

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Europe politics

Georgia's parliament approves controversial 'Russian law'

The Georgian parliament approved a law tightening checks on organizations receiving funds from overseas, sparking protests and concerns about the country's EU membership bid. [ more ]

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EU data protection

Georgia parliament approves foreign agent' bill amid ongoing protests

Georgia's parliament adopted a foreign agents law despite protests against it being Kremlin-inspired. [ more ]

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10 hours ago

New Caledonia: Macron calls new security meeting as deadly unrest grinds on

French President Macron holds security council meeting to address deadly unrest in New Caledonia, declaring state of emergency and sending reinforcements to restore order. [ more ]

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13 hours ago

French forces clear New Caledonia roadblocks as official vows to end unrest

French forces dismantle barricades to restore order in New Caledonia after deadly protests. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

New Caledonia protests: Macron urges calm as 130 arrested amid anger over voting change

Paris adopted constitutional changes in New Caledonia sparking violent protests, leading to over 130 arrests and deployment of heavy security measures. [ more ]

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New York City

College Parent Arrested After Confrontation at Syracuse Campus Protest

The arrest of a New York City public relations executive at a pro-Palestinian encampment highlights tensions and safety concerns at Syracuse University. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Students across Europe hold Gaza war protests ahead of UN vote on Palestinian statehood

Dutch police arrested 32 individuals during a Gaza war protest at the University of Amsterdam over violence and vandalism. [ more ]

www.dw.com

Protesters attempt to storm Tesla's factory in Berlin DW 05/10/2024

Environmental activists protested Tesla's forest clearance for a factory in Berlin. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Police prevent environmental activists from storming Tesla factory in Germany

Protests against Tesla's environmental impact near Berlin were fueled by concerns over water consumption, tree cutting, and disruption of the local ecosystem. [ more ]

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Protesters attempt to storm Tesla's factory near Berlin DW 05/10/2024

Tesla faced protests for environmental impact in Germany. [ more ]

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Anti-Tesla protesters swarm Giga Berlin-Brandenburg, arrests reported

Environmental activists protested against Tesla's facility expansion in Germany, leading to clashes with police and arrests. [ more ]

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Armenia detains scores of Azerbaijan land deal protesters DW 05/13/2024

Protests in Armenia over land concessions to Azerbaijan.

Opposition parties aiming for impeachment against Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

Land concessions are to secure peace deal after years of conflicts. [ more ]

Washington Post

Georgia parliament approves controversial foreign agent law defying protests

Georgia's parliament approved a "foreign agent law" despite mass protests, risking civil rights and EU aspirations. [ more ]

www.npr.org

Why protesters in Georgia are opposed to a 'foreign agents' law and why it matters

Controversial 'foreign agents' bill in Georgia sparks massive protests over foreign influence. [ more ]

Kqed

Regulators Approve Fixed Charge For Utility Bills | KQED

California regulators approved a controversial electricity bill proposal, balancing a monthly $24 charge with reduced kilowatt hour fees. [ more ]

Kqed

Regulators Approve Fixed Charge For Utility Bills | KQED

California regulators approved monthly charge increase but with lower kilowatt hour rates for electricity. UC Merced students protest over-policing. Pallid bat named California's official state bat. [ more ]

The New Yorker

The Kids Are Not All Right. They Want to Be Heard

The student movement against the war in Gaza has sparked national protests, impacting institutions and potentially influencing the upcoming Presidential election. [ more ]

The Nation

Campus Police Are Among the Armed Heavies Cracking Down on Students

The widespread criminalization of student dissent has been compared to the Occupy protests of 2011, with both state and university-based police departments engaging in violent behavior. [ more ]

Intelligencer

Poll Finds Most College Students Aren't Focused on Gaza War

Younger Americans show sympathy towards Palestinians but are not unified in support for protests against the Gaza War. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Dozens arrested in US campuses in another weekend of pro-Palestine protests

Students across the US protest for Gaza ceasefire during graduation ceremonies. [ more ]

Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

A weekend of arrests and commencement disruptions over Israel-Gaza

The conflict over the war in Gaza impacted college campuses during graduation ceremonies, leading to protests and intervention by law enforcement. [ more ]

Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Survey shows college students largely support pro-Palestinian protests

Nearly two-thirds of college students are supportive of pro-Palestinian protests on campuses. [ more ]

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Germany news

Germany: Protests called after attack on EU lawmaker DW 05/05/2024

Protests against far-right violence in Berlin and Dresden following assaults on politicians. [ more ]

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Media industry

Protest Paradigm' Shows What's Wrong with Media Coverage of Student Activism

Protests can appear differently to participants and onlookers, with media coverage often focusing on disruptions rather than underlying messages. [ more ]

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Media industry

Covering protests over the war in Gaza? Here's what journalists should be asking themselves - Poynter

Journalistic decisions on covering protests should be guided by clarity of purpose, relevance of visuals and quotes, and appropriate contextualization of facts. [ more ]

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Media industry

Covering Columbia's Student Protests Gave Me Hope About Journalism's Future

The importance of journalism and integrity in reporting, especially in times of controversy and protests. [ more ]

Washington Post

College protests. A Trump trial. Raging wars. Is everything 'on fire'?

The article highlights significant and concerning events dominating the spring of the 21st century. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Detention of independent journalist, activists at UCLA draws outcry over press freedom

The detention of independent journalist and police critic at UCLA amid Gaza war protests raised concerns among legal experts and press organizations. [ more ]

www.amny.com

Modern campus protests: echoes of the past, but smaller and quieter for now | amNewYork

College students draw parallels between current Israel-Hamas war protests and anti-Vietnam War movements in the 1960s and 70s. [ more ]

time.com

Police Begin Clearing Pro-Palestinian Tent Encampment at George Washington University, Dozens Arrested

Pro-Palestinian tent encampments at George Washington and University of Chicago were cleared due to safety concerns and possible violations of university policies. [ more ]

New York Post

27 anti-Israel protesters arrested in latest NYC unrest near Met Gala, including bartender who heckled Jewish patron

Anti-Israel protesters arrested in NYC for unrest and vandalism near Met Gala. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Police break up pro-Palestinian camp at Amsterdam university as campus protests spread to Europe

Protests spread to Europe, leading to clashes and arrests at the University of Amsterdam. [ more ]

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House Democrat Calls for Biden Visit Pro-Palestine College Protests After Denouncing Demonstrators

Rep. Ro Khanna called for President Biden to visit pro-Palestine college protests amidst denouncing them previously as anti-Semitic. [ more ]

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Ted Cruz Tells Fox Biden In The Business Right Now Of Buying Votes' With Loan Forgiveness For Pro-Hamas Rioters'

President Biden accused of buying votes by forgiving loans for protesters. [ more ]

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13 hours ago

Genocide Joe's Got To Go': Ceasefire Protesters March, Turn Backs On Biden At Morehouse Commencement

Protests took place at Joe Biden's commencement speech at Morehouse College, focusing on issues like support for Israel and calls for ceasefire. [ more ]

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23 hours ago

Biden likely to face pro-Palestine protests at iconic Morehouse College

Protests at Morehouse College calling for ceasefire in Gaza during Biden's speech.

Black voters discontent with Biden over Gaza crisis poses risk in losing votes. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

13 hours ago

President Joe Biden faces silent protests over Israel-Hamas war at Morehouse commencement speech

President Biden faced silent protests at Morehouse College over Gaza conflict handling. [ more ]

WIRED

Tesla Temporarily Shuts Factory Down As Environmentalists Call the Company a Sham

Protestors in the forest near Tesla's German gigafactory have caused a temporary halt in production, forcing the company to shut down operations for days. [ more ]

TESLARATI

Anti-Tesla protesters' "days of action" end in 23 arrests, 27 injured policemen, and 76 criminal complaints

Activists protested at Giga Berlin-Brandenburg, leading to arrests, injuries, and vandalism, causing concern for Tesla and authorities. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Police break up pro-Palestine protests at Berlin, Amsterdam campuses

Police dismantle encampment at Berlin's Free University and more than 100 activists arrested at University of Amsterdam. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Students stage pro-Palestine occupations at five more UK universities

Students at UK universities occupy campuses to pressure divestment from Israel. [ more ]

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Chicago

Students arrested at School of the Art Institute of Chicago and Fashion Institute of Technology amid crackdown on Palestinian solidarity encampments

Universities cracking down on pro-Palestine campus protests result in arrests of protesters at SAIC and FIT. [ more ]

Axios

Chicago

How the University of Chicago, Northwestern and other colleges have responded to Gaza protests

University of Chicago cleared pro-Palestinian encampment due to demands conflicting with institutional neutrality. [ more ]

Axios

Exclusive poll: Most college students shrug at nationwide campus protests

Only 8% of college students have participated in protests, with Middle East issues ranked lowest. Majority support accountability for protest actions.

Three times more students blame Hamas than President Biden for Gaza situation. Majority oppose protest tactics but support pro-Palestinian encampments. [ more ]

New York Post

Pursue anti-Israel 'outside agitators' disrupting colleges - and end the nonsense for good

Protests on college campuses are not spontaneous and do not represent the majority of students, but rather are influenced by organized outside groups. [ more ]

Truthout

Rubio Calls for Deportation of International Students Over Pro-Palestine Campus Protests

International students facing deportation by Sen. Marco Rubio for participating in pro-Palestine protests in the U.S. [ more ]

Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Only 13 percent of students see Middle East as key issue

Only 13% of college students consider the Middle East conflict the most important issue among nine. [ more ]

Dailycaller

1 day ago

New York City

NYPD Arrests Dozens Of Anti-Israel Protesters In Raucus Clash

Tensions escalated as anti-Israel protesters clashed with NYPD officers, resulting in arrests. [ more ]

Truthout

New York City

NYPD Killed 19-Year-Old Win Rozario After He Called 911 for Help

The police shooting of Win Rozario, a 19-year-old Bangladeshi teen in Queens, sparked protests and calls for justice, highlighting the need for better response to mental health crises. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

USC graduation unfolds amid tight security and standing ovation for canceled valedictorian

The valedictorian at USC, Asna Tabassum, faced controversy leading to the cancellation of her commencement speech due to threats related to her pro-Palestinian stance. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Amid protest turmoil, USC graduates invited to an 'electric' alternative celebration

USC replaces traditional commencement with a 'Trojan Family Graduate Celebration' amid campus protests. [ more ]

WFTV

Marketing

Why are social media users blocking celebrities and influencers on TikTok? A look at the #Blockout movement

Protests against the Met Gala attendees focused on highlighting the disconnect between the event's opulence and the ongoing conflict in Gaza, impacting celebrities' online earning potential. [ more ]

Yahoo News

Marketing

Why are social media users blocking celebrities and influencers on TikTok? A look at the #Blockout movement

Celebrities' silence on global crises can impact their online revenue and reputation. [ more ]

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Europe politics

Poland: Farmers protest against EU climate policies DW 05/10/2024

Polish farmers protest EU's Green Deal, citing interference and high costs. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Support from lecturers and no arrests as Spanish students rally for Gaza

Spain's police response muted in campus protests, academics support students. [ more ]

New York Post

Radical anti-Israel nonprofit urged rampaging Columbia occupiers to recreate BLM 'summer of 2020' riots

The People's Forum urged protesters to emulate Black Lives Matter riots at Columbia University. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Palestinian Americans respond to campus protests: It's awe-inspiring'

US students demonstrate against Israel's war on Gaza, promoting divestment from weapon manufacturers and attracting global support. [ more ]

Theregister

Berlin

German police defend Tesla gigafactory from climate protests

Protesters attempted to storm Tesla's Berlin gigafactory over expansion plans, 16 arrests made. [ more ]

www.dw.com

Germany: Tesla protests end with arrests and dismantled camp DW 05/12/2024

Protesters detained near Tesla's Brandenburg gigafactory await expansion decision before further action. [ more ]

The Nation

Writing

A New Jewishness Is Being Born Before Our Eyes

The future of the Jewish community is being shaped on campuses and through activism. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

U.S.C. Celebrates in a Brief Moment of Joy, With No Mention of Campus Tumult

USC held a celebratory event for graduates to mitigate recent campus turmoil, including canceled speeches and protests, aiming to provide closure and unity amidst challenges. [ more ]

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Canada news

Fourth man arrested and charged in killing of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar | CBC News

A fourth Indian national, Amandeep Singh, charged in the killing of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar outside a temple in British Columbia. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

EU data protection

Georgia protests: riot police move in on demonstrations after foreign agents' bill passed into law live

Protests outside Georgia's parliament intensified after a controversial 'foreign agents' bill was adopted. [ more ]

New York Post

NYC politics

NYPD grilled by City Council over 'unprofessional' social media posts, soaring overtime costs as anti-Israel protests rage

NYPD under scrutiny for social media posts and unplanned overtime costs. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

3 days ago

Texas gov. pardons man for murdering BLM protester

Gov. Abbott issued a full pardon for Daniel Perry, convicted of murder for killing protestor Garrett Foster, citing self-defense. [ more ]

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