Pro-Palestinian Protests Disrupt Several U.S. Graduation Ceremonies Pro-Palestinian protests disrupt U.S. university graduations, sparking debates on activism and free speech. Top News · May 13, 2024
Are US graduation ceremonies the latest battleground for Gaza protests? Here’s how pro-Palestine campus protests and encampments are affecting graduation ceremonies at US universities. Al Jazeera · May 10, 2024
Nearly all Gaza campus protests in the US have been peaceful, study finds Analysis of 553 protests in solidarity with Palestinians between 18 April and 3 May found 97% of them did not cause serious damage The Guardian - US · May 10, 2024
‘Police raids are nothing new’: student protesters from 1960s see history repeating itself Anti-Vietnam war activists from Tariq Ali to the Weather Underground on the remarkable parallels with today’s pro-Palestinian uprising The Guardian - US · May 10, 2024
"A Message from Jewish Students at Columbia University" "Contrary to what many have tried to sell you – no, Judaism cannot be separated from Israel. Zionism is, simply put, the manifestation of that belief." Reason · May 10, 2024
Columbia University Faces Lawsuit Over Handling Of Anti-Israel Protests Columbia University custodians' union considers legal action over handling of anti-Israel protests. Top News · May 9, 2024
Rep. D'esposito Requests Graduation Ceremony For Columbia Students Rep. Anthony D'Esposito requests list of graduating students from Columbia University to organize special ceremony due to cancellation of main commencement... Top News · May 9, 2024
Rep. D'esposito Requests Graduation List From Columbia President Rep. D'Esposito requests list of graduating students for special ceremony at Columbia University after main commencement cancellation due to anti-Israel pr... Top News · May 9, 2024
Jewish Students At Columbia Address Antisemitism On Campus Jewish students at Columbia University address antisemitism, share experiences, and advocate for peace and reconciliation within the campus community. Top News · May 8, 2024
Comer cancels oversight hearing after clearing of GW encampment - Roll Call Republicans will continue what Speaker Mike Johnson has described as a “House-wide effort to crack down on antisemitism on college campuses.” Roll Call · May 8, 2024
Anti-Israel Protests Escalate On College Campuses Nationwide Anti-Israel protests on college campuses lead to arrests and administrative responses. Demonstrators advocate for severance of ties with Israel due to Gaza... Top News · May 8, 2024
In NYC and LA, police response to campus protests draws sharp criticism Students say they suffered broken bones, concussions and other injuries from allegedly aggressive police action breaking up pro-Palestinian protests last week. WEKU · May 8, 2024
Pulitzer Prize: Mexican Cristina Rivera Garza and Dominican-American Medar de la Cruz among winners The Mexican author won the Memoir/Autobiography category while de la Cruz did the same for Illustrated Reporting and Commentary Latin Times · May 7, 2024
Biden warns against ‘surge of antisemitism’ at Holocaust event President warned of ‘surge of antisemitism’ amid Israel military’s deadly attacks that have killed more than 34,000 people in Gaza The Guardian - US · May 7, 2024
Salon · May 7, 2024 The dangers of fluoride in tap water "Consumer notices rarely, if ever, mention the possibility that fluoride could affect brain development"
Salon · May 7, 2024 Macklemore drops pro-Palestine song "Hind’s Hall" is a tribute to student protesters at Columbia University
Top News · May 7, 2024 Rep. Ilhan Omar Faces Censure Over Comments On Jewish Students Rep. Ilhan Omar faces censure for controversial remarks about Jewish students at Columbia University, sparking debate on Israel-Palestine discourse.
Top News · May 7, 2024 Billionaire Leon Cooperman Criticizes Anti-Israel Protests At Columbia University Billionaire Leon Cooperman criticizes anti-Israel protests at Columbia University, highlighting concerns over organized anarchy and lack of respect for aut...
Top News · May 7, 2024 Columbia University Cancels Main Commencement Ceremony Amid Security Concerns Columbia University cancels commencement ceremony due to security concerns, sparking disappointment and criticism from students.
The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2024 ‘Blood is on your hands, Biden’: US rapper Macklemore gives support to Palestine and campus protests New track Hind’s Hall backs Columbia University protesters and characterises Israel as ‘a state that’s gotta rely on an apartheid system’
Top News · May 7, 2024 Pro-Palestinian Protests Escalate On University Campuses Pro-Palestinian protests at universities intensify, leading to arrests, cancellations, and disruptions on campuses across the US.
Top News · May 7, 2024 US Judges Boycott Columbia Grads Over Gaza Protests Conservative US judges boycott Columbia University graduates over perceived bias in Gaza conflict protests.
Top News · May 6, 2024 MIT Threatens Disciplinary Action Against Protesters At Encampment MIT issues ultimatum to protesters to clear encampment by deadline or face disciplinary consequences.
Reason · May 6, 2024 Federal Judges To Boycott Law Clerks From Columbia University Due To "Virulent Spread of Antisemitism" "Considering recent events, and absent extraordinary change, we will not hire anyone who joins the Columbia University community—whether as undergraduates or law students—beginning with the entering class of 2024."
International Business Times · May 6, 2024 Columbia Axes Graduation Ceremony As US Colleges Counter Gaza Protests Columbia University, the epicenter of US student protests against the war in Gaza, on Monday cancelled its main graduation ceremony, as colleges seek to contain the demonstrations that have rocked campuses for weeks.