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“Kill All Arabs”: The Feds Are Investigating UMass Amherst for Anti-Palestinian Bias

The Department of Education is probing claims that the school discriminated against Palestinian and Arab students amid Israel’s war on Gaza. The...

24.04.2024 10

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Columbia Law School Faculty Condemn Administration for Mass Arrests and Suspensions

The blanket suspension of student protesters casts “serious doubt on the University’s respect for the rule-of-law values that we teach,” 54 law...

22.04.2024 30

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Columbia Suspends Ilhan Omar’s Daughter One Day After Omar Grilled School Administrators

The university suspended three students out of hundreds participating in an on-campus encampment to protest the Israeli government. The post Columbia...

18.04.2024 9

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Columbia Suspended Two Students for Assault on Gaza Rally, School Says in Antisemitism Hearing

In congressional testimony, school administrators also said they are investigating pro-Israel and pro-Palestine professors. The post Columbia...

18.04.2024 30

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Democrats Question U.S. Claims That Israel Isn’t Violating International Law Using American Weapons

Biden campaign co-chair Rep. Veronica Escobar co-led a congressional letter questioning the administration's compliance with its own arms transfer...

16.04.2024 10

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Ahead of Congressional Testimony, Columbia President Cracks Down on Student Advocacy for Palestine

Columbia is one of several universities that seriously disciplined students protesting against Israel’s war in Gaza this month. The post Ahead of...

15.04.2024 8

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The Vicious Things Republicans Have Said About Palestinians Since October 7

"The costs of saying things that are undeniably and horrifically dehumanizing towards Palestinians are so low." The post The Vicious Things...

05.04.2024 10

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1 in 5 Wisconsin Democrats Said Gaza War Will Impact Their Primary Vote

President Joe Biden’s handling of the Gaza war might impact the decisions of at least a quarter of Democratic voters in November. The post 1 in 5...

02.04.2024 4

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PEN America in Damage-Control Mode Amid Revolt From Staff and Palestinian Writers

"We’re not going to clean up your mess,” said analyst Rula Jebreal about PEN America’s recent outreach to prominent Palestinian voices. The post...

30.03.2024 7

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U.S. Doubles Down on Defunding UNRWA — Despite Flimsy Allegations

The House passed a one-year ban on UNRWA funds even as several Western countries have resumed funding for the U.N. agency that aids Palestinians. The...

23.03.2024 60

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House Republicans Want to Ban Universal Free School Lunches

The Republican Study Committee’s annual budget also calls to permanently defund UNRWA and eliminate the National Labor Relations Board. The post...

21.03.2024 3

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More Than 20 Student Groups Protested. A Lawsuit Asks Why Columbia Only Suspended Two.

Another Ivy League lawsuit by Penn faculty seeks to block the school’s cooperation with a “McCarthyesque” House committee. The post More Than 20...

14.03.2024 4

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Columbia's New “Antisemitism Task Force” Won't Say What It Thinks Anti-Semitism Is

As the task force shuts down dissent, students and faculty fear loose definitions of antisemitism will be used to stifle pro-Palestine speech. The...

07.03.2024 5

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Federal Probes, Sick Animals, and Fed-Up Vets: The Miami Seaquarium Is on the Brink of Collapse

Several veterinary staff recently quit the notorious oceanarium in protest of an environment they say is unfit for animal care. The post Federal...

02.03.2024 3

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One Year After East Palestine, Some Senate Republicans “Haven’t Looked” at Rail Safety Bill

A new report shows Norfolk Southern spent $2.3 million to lobby the government in 2023. The post One Year After East Palestine, Some Senate...

03.02.2024 7

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Israel Has Killed Nearly 900 Palestinians Since ICJ Order to Prevent Acts of Genocide

Buoyed by the staying support of American officials, Israeli forces have continued to commit atrocities in Gaza. The post Israel Has Killed Nearly 900...

02.02.2024 2

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Rep. Dan Goldman’s “Disgust” at South Africa’s Genocide Case Is Costing Him Votes

In a letter, more than 1,000 of Goldman’s constituents condemned him for lambasting charges of genocide against Israel at the International Court of...

01.02.2024 2

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UAW’s Biden Endorsement Sparks Internal Dissent Over Gaza

United Auto Workers members say there is a dissonance between the union’s endorsement of Biden and its call for a ceasefire in Gaza. The post...

25.01.2024 30

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Columbia Scolds Students for "Unsanctioned" Gaza Rally Where They Were Attacked With Chemicals

Two people reportedly sprayed an odious chemical at protesters, leaving students with burning eyes, nausea, and chest pain. The post Columbia Scolds...

23.01.2024 50

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Amid Gaza Protests, Universities Are Cracking Down on a Celebrated Protest Tactic: Sit-ins

On college campuses around the country, administrators are responding to peaceful sit-ins with sanctions and criminal charges. The post Amid Gaza...

21.01.2024 10

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Senate Kills Measure to Scrutinize Israeli Human Rights Record as Condition for Aid

Sen. Bernie Sanders forced a vote on the resolution, which would have opened the door for Congress to freeze U.S. aid to Israel. The post Senate Kills...

17.01.2024 40

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77 Groups Worldwide Back Genocide Lawsuit Against Biden in U.S. Court

The Biden administration is due in federal court later this month, while Israel faces charges of genocide at the Hague this week. The post 77 Groups...

10.01.2024 3

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Israeli Refuseniks Forsake Army Despite Post-October 7 Nationalist Frenzy

Teenage conscientious objectors won momentum during the anti-Netanyahu protests, but the post-October 7 world is a new test. The post Israeli...

08.01.2024 5

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Joe Biden Is Driving the U.S. Into Isolation to Defend Israel’s War Crimes

In the days Biden spent blocking a UN resolution on Gaza, Israel killed scores of Palestinians. The post Joe Biden Is Driving the U.S. Into Isolation...

22.12.2023 30

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Congress Is Pushing Revolutionary Research on Psychedelic Treatments for the Military

A provision in the annual defense bill would have the Pentagon run clinical trials for members of the military with post-traumatic stress disorder....

12.12.2023 5

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Centrist Ohio Democrat Quietly Removes Name From Letter Calling for Gaza Ceasefire

As the Gaza death toll rises, Rep. Joyce Beatty removed her name from a letter that House Democrats sent to Biden about a ceasefire. The post Centrist...

07.12.2023 30

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Shock Poll Shows Independent Nebraska Union Leader Beating Republican Senator

With Senate control hanging in the balance, Nebraska Democrats are considering backing Dan Osborn in his challenge against Republican Sen. Deb...

05.12.2023 10

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Some Politicians Calling for a “Ceasefire” Are Not Actually Calling for a Ceasefire

As the word “ceasefire” gains currency in Congress, some lawmakers are coupling their calls for peace in Gaza with conditions that cannot be met....

29.11.2023 2

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American University Called on the FBI to Investigate Defaced Posters

Amid campus tensions over the Gaza war, the university declined to explain why the vandalism of posters warrants FBI involvement. The post American...

22.11.2023 2

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Obama Alumni Call on Former President to “Leverage” Influence for Gaza Ceasefire

Using Obama’s own words, recent and past, on Palestine, the former staffers join a rising tide of political operatives opposing unconditional U.S....

15.11.2023 3

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Palestinians Sue Biden for Failing to Prevent Genocide in Gaza

The federal lawsuit accuses President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin of complicity in genocide. The...

14.11.2023 20

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Maryland Democrats Threaten Funding of Immigrant Rights Group That Called for Gaza Ceasefire

CASA, which receives state funding for its work with immigrants, had apologized for its statement even before the lawmakers’ threat. The post...

10.11.2023 40

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Al Jazeera Censors Video of Critic Who Said Saudi-Israel Normalization Would Be “Suicide” for MBS

The Saudi crown prince “would not probably survive as the future king of Saudi Arabia,” Madawi Al-Rasheed said on Al Jazeera English’s...

08.11.2023 4

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Members of Congress Make New Push to Free Julian Assange

The bipartisan effort spearheaded by Reps. Jim McGovern and Thomas Massie follows another led by Rep. Rashida Tlaib last spring. The post Members of...

24.10.2023 6

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Sen. John Fetterman’s Former Campaign Staffers Urge Him to Support Israel-Hamas Ceasefire

“It is not too late to change your stance and stand on the righteous side of history,” 16 former campaign staffers wrote in an open letter. The...

21.10.2023 10

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Pro-Palestine NYU Law Student Speaks Out After Job Offer Was Rescinded

With tensions exploding over Gaza on campuses across the country, NYU Law student Ryna Workman lost their position as student body president and a job...

17.10.2023 10

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13 House Democrats Call for Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza

Progressives hope the resolution, which comes after Israel has killed nearly 3,000 Palestinians, will create an opening for other members to follow...

16.10.2023 2

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J Street Alumni Condemn "Pro-Peace" Group for Opposing Gaza Ceasefire

More than 100 former J Street staffers and campus activists blasted the group's push for a hawkish Israel resolution that ignores Palestinians. The...

16.10.2023 10

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FBI Targets Muslims and Palestinians in Wake of Hamas Attack, Civil Rights Advocates Warn

The domestic policing comes amid reports of harassment against Muslims and Palestinians around the country. The post FBI Targets Muslims and...

13.10.2023 3

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TikTok, Instagram Target Outlet Covering Israel–Palestine Amid Siege on Gaza

Periods of Israeli-Palestinian violence have regularly resulted in the corporate suppression of Palestinian social media users. The post TikTok,...

11.10.2023 6

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Nina Turner Launches Organization to Support Striking Workers

The former Ohio state senator and Bernie Sanders surrogate said she was inspired by the nearly two-year-long Alabama coal miners strike. The post Nina...

04.10.2023 10

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Rep. Josh Gottheimer Headlines No Labels Call While Eyeing Run for Higher Office

The longtime No Labels ally has denounced the group’s plans to field a 2024 presidential candidate — but he’s still appearing at their events....

03.10.2023 10

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Sen. Josh Hawley Received Campaign Donations From General Motors and Ford

The senator, who joined striking UAW workers on the picket line this week, no longer accepts money from corporate PACs. The post Sen. Josh Hawley...

29.09.2023 1

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Atlanta Mayor Dismisses Cop City Referendum as “Not an Election”

Mayor Andre Dickens said he wants residents to be heard on Cop City — but his own administration is slow-walking a possible vote on it. The post...

28.09.2023 3

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Washington Post Completely Botches Chaturbate Rules in Virginia Candidate Takedown

The article about Susanna Gibson, a Democrat running in a crucial legislative district, bore the telltale signs of an opposition research dump. The...

25.09.2023 3

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Uninvited and Unaccountable: How CBP Policed George Floyd Protests

Thousands of pages of newly released documents detail CBP’s involvement in policing the 2020 racial justice protests. The post Uninvited and...

21.09.2023 2

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Republican Disarray Delays House Vote to Ban Cluster Bomb Transfers

As Biden sends the internationally banned weapons to Ukraine, a bipartisan group of lawmakers wants to block their transfer to any country. The post...

14.09.2023 2

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A Trump Appointee Is Trying to Gut the FEC’s Ability to Investigate Campaign Finance Crimes

A new proposal would require the FEC’s investigators to get explicit approval from the commissioners for any investigative activity, no matter how...

12.09.2023 3

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California Might Legalize Magic Mushrooms

California lawmakers sent a bill to Gov. Gavin Newsom that would make it legal to possess or grow some plant-based psychedelics. The post California...

08.09.2023 1

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Gen Z Candidate Launches Campaign That Ignores His Generation’s Priorities

Democrat Isaiah Martin’s platform for his Texas congressional race indicates support for Israel — and makes no mention of climate change. The post...

08.09.2023 20

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