Instead of resorting to excessive policing, three rights groups say universities need to do more to protect student speech from violence and intimidation.
Rights Groups: Stop Pro-Palestine College Crackdown
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Hezbollah Warns Israel Dropping Leaflets With ‘Very Dangerous’ Barcodes in Bekaa
The Lebanese resistance group urged anyone in Lebanon who comes across a leaflet to “destroy it immediately.”
Green Groups That Didn’t Back Biden Endorse Harris
Groups backing Harris were angered by Biden supporting the Willow project and Mountain Valley Pipeline, continuing fossil fuel lease sales, and skipping last year’s U.N. summit.
US Hate Against Muslims & Palestinians Surges
As Israel’s U.S.-backed war on Gaza continues, university administrators, employers, and federal agencies are contributors to rising complaints of Islamophobia.
Israeli Lawmakers Vote Against Palestinian Statehood
The Knesset vote against a two-state solution comes as Netanyahu prepares for a trip to the United States and negotiations on a hostage deal that could include discussions of Palestinian sovereignty.
Bolivian Leader Replaces Military Chiefs Over Coup Attempt
After President Arce replaced three of the country’s military leaders, condemnations of the coup attempt swept in from around the world.
Assange Celebrations Mixed With Rebukes of White House
Press-freedom advocates this week flagged the damage done by the U.S. government’s pursuit of a journalist who helped expose state secrets and evidence of war crimes.
US Complicity in Gaza Case Gets June Appeal Date
While welcoming the news, the head of Defense for Children International-Palestine said that “each day that passes without an end to Israel’s genocidal campaign results in catastrophe for Palestinian children in Gaza.”
Dutch Court Blocks Weapons Parts for Israel
With compliance ordered within a week, the Dutch government plans to appeal the ruling, which came Monday as the country’s prime minister was visiting Netanyahu in Jerusalem.
Australian MPs Endorse ‘Bring Assange Home’ Delegation
“The prosecution and incarceration of the Australian citizen Julian Assange must end,” states a letter signed by 64 Australian politicians and published in The Washington Post. Six MPs are in Washington today lobbying for Assange’s freedom.