College endowments, usually a sleepy part of a university’s operations, are now front and center in the campus protests that are spreading across the nation, with students holding up signs with slogans such as “Disclose! Divest!” and “Divest from death now!” These demands are central to the student protesters’ efforts, with many of the students … Read more
A new Iranian law is tightening restrictions on women in the Islamic Republic. The initiative, known as Noor – “light” in Farsi – increases the government crackdown on women who don’t cover their hair, including punishing business owners who allow women not to wear the hijab on their premises. For more stories from The … Read more
Latest on Israel-Hamas war as college protests continue – CBS News Watch CBS News A presidential address and police presence on U.S. campuses have not stopped students from protesting the Israel-Hamas war. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis of what’s happening in the Middle East and its consequences here at home. … Read more
When Gillian Goodman got the call at 11 p.m. on Monday evening, she expected it to be one more false alarm. The Columbia Journalism School graduate student had been in touch with various activist groups to see when they’d mobilize, but “there have been so many ‘boy who cried wolf’ moments—you think some big action … Read more
By Allen G. Breed and Jocelyn Gecker | Associated Press In a way, the black-and-white Palestinian scarf draped over Hannah Sattler’s shoulders this week and the tie-dyed T-shirts of 1968 are woven from a common thread. Like so many college students across the country protesting the Israel-Hamas war, Sattler feels the historic weight of the … Read more
5/2: CBS Evening News – CBS News Watch CBS News Biden condemns violence during campus protests; Officers, Good Samaritan rescue couple from burning Florida home Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is … Read more
U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss is demanding university officials to take down pro-Palestinian encampments as they’re creating a “hostile learning environment” for Jewish and Israeli students, but he says that can happen without more federal laws. The Massachusetts Congressman on Thursday visited Harvard University, where an encampment popped up on April 24, and spoke with Jewish … Read more
President Biden was sternly critical Thursday while addressing some of the pro-Palestinian protests that have erupted on college campuses across the country in response to the ongoing war in Gaza. “In moments like this, there are always those who rush in to score political points,” Biden said. “But this isn’t a moment for politics. It’s … Read more
Several worker unions, college students and community organizations marched, sat-in and continued to camp out throughout the Bay Area during May Day protests on Wednesday. In the East Bay, Oakland Sin Fronteras, a coalition of organizations that support workers and immigrant rights, held a march to recognize and celebrate International Worker’s Day and in solidarity … Read more
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters remained behind barricades on the UCLA campus early Thursday morning despite police orders to leave as officers were poised to move in on their fortified encampment that was ringed by an even larger crowd, including supporters who locked arms and curious onlookers. Videos began emerging on social media overnight of police … Read more
