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USC cancels main commencement ceremony after nixing valedictorian's speech
The University of Southern California (USC) has canceled its main commencement ceremony amid criticism over its decision to nix its pro-Palestinian valedictorian’s speech. The school announced on Thursday that due to new safety measures, it would ...The Hill - Politics -
Campus protests threaten commencement ceremonies
Students at Columbia University and other schools are worried ongoing protests against the Israel-Hamas war could impact commencement ceremonies.NBC News - Politics -
How to Reboot Free Speech on Campus
How do we find our way to a campus culture in which everyone can be heard?The New York Times - Top stories -
USC cancels main graduation commencement ceremony, citing safety concerns
Columbia protest encampment to continue after deadline to clear out passesNBC News - Top stories -
California university cancels event over Gaza protests
Meanwhile, hundreds of students march in Washington DC, and congresswoman Ilhan Omar joins protesters at a New York campus.BBC News - Top stories - California -
As USC cancels commencement, Columbia students worry theirs could be disrupted
After the University of Southern California canceled its main commencement, students at other campuses with protests wonder if theirs will be next.NBC News - Top stories -
Talk of an Immigrant ‘Invasion’ Grows in Republican Ads and Speech
Once relegated to the margins of the national debate, the word is now part of the party’s mainstream message on immigration.The New York Times - Top stories -
Controversy over spiked antifascist speech dominates Italy's Liberation Day anniversary
Italy is marking its liberation from Nazi occupation and fascist rule amid a fresh media controversy over the legacy of Italian fascist complicity in the Holocaust and World War II-era crimesABC News - World -
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White House plans to limit Biden's graduation speeches as campuses erupt in protests
WASHINGTON — Amid growing protests on college campuses by pro-Palestinian demonstrators, the White House is planning for President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to have a minimal presence for a traditional rite of spring: delivering ...NBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
White House plans to limit Biden's graduation speeches as campuses erupt in protests
WASHINGTON — Amid growing protests on college campuses by pro-Palestinian demonstrators, the White House is planning for President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to have a minimal presence for a traditional rite of spring: delivering ...NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Morehouse students criticize Biden as commencement speaker: ‘A political pawn to get Black votes’
Students react to the speaker announcement while school officials stands by the decision. Morehouse College, a nearly 160-year-old historically Black college in Atlanta, announced on Tuesday that Joe Biden will be the keynote speaker for its ...The Guardian - World - Joe Biden -
House Speaker Johnson drowned out by booing crowds at Columbia University speech on Gaza protests
Speaker Johnson called on Columbia University's president to resign amid ongoing controversial student protests over the war in Gaza.CNBC - Business -
Russia-Ukraine war live: ‘mortal’ Europe needs stronger defence, says French president
Emmanuel Macron says Europe faces existential threat from Russian aggression and calls on continent to adopt ‘credible’ defence strategy. Russia has vetoed a UN security council resolution calling on all nations to prevent a dangerous nuclear arms ...The Guardian - World - France -
Gay actor's speech back on at Pennsylvania school after cancellation over his 'lifestyle'
A Pennsylvania school district has reversed the cancellation of an appearance by actor and children’s book author Maulik PancholyABC News - Top stories -
Gay actor’s speech back on at Pennsylvania school after cancellation over his ‘lifestyle’
A gay actor’s speech that was canceled over his “lifestyle” is back on at a Pennsylvania school after residents spoke out.NBC News - Top stories -
'It's on everybody's mind': Morehouse faculty and students raise concerns about Biden's graduation speech
Morehouse College’s leadership is set to hold a call on Thursday to address concerns over having President Joe Biden as the school’s commencement speaker next month.NBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Gay actor's speech back on at Pennsylvania school after cancellation over his 'lifestyle'
A Pennsylvania school district has reversed the cancellation of an appearance by actor and children’s book author Maulik PancholyABC News - Entertainment -
Scotland's under-pressure leader insists he won't resign before crunch confidence vote next week
Scotland’s leader has insisted that he won’t be resigning amid the fallout of his decision to pull the plug on a three-year power-sharing agreement that has made his Scottish National Party a minority governmentABC News - World -
USC vetoed a Muslim student’s graduation speech for her pro-Palestinian views. Why? | Mohammed Zain Shafi Khan
The California university cancelled Asna Tabassum’s speech because of ‘security concerns’. The real reason is cowardice. When Asna Tabassum, a hijab-wearing Muslim, was announced as the valedictorian for the University of Southern California class ...The Guardian - World