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Four students on why they’re protesting against war in Gaza: ‘Injustice should not be accepted’
Students demonstrating and hunger-striking face arrests and hospitalization – but they think they can make a difference
The arrests of more than a hundred Columbia University students, who were protesting against Israel’s actions in Gaza, shed more light on arguably the most energetic pro-Palestinian movement in the US: the one taking places on college campuses around the country.
Since Israel launched its war on Gaza in October, in response to terrorist attacks by Hamas, students have launched protests, sit-ins and, most recently, encampments, in a wave they hope will encourage universities to divest from companies which have ties to Israel’s military.
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Graduation ceremonies impacted by protests against war in Gaza
Across the country, colleges are preparing for graduation ceremonies. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd says law enforcement is deploying extra resources to make sure graduations go according to plan, if they happen at all. ...CBS News - Top stories -
Eye Opener: Police crack down on campus protests against the war in Gaza
Another police crackdown on campus protests against the war in Gaza. Also, powerful storms in Texas bring tornadoes, flash flooding and mandatory evacuations. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.CBS News - Top stories -
Protests against Israel's war in Gaza rattle colleges across the US
Colleges and universities held graduation ceremonies this weekend as pro-Palestinian protests continued on campuses across the US. Follow for live updates.CNN - Top stories - Israel -
Police crack down on more college protests against war in Gaza, as other campuses begin cleanup
Police cleared an occupied library at Oregon’s Portland State University as cleanup is underway at UCLA after chaos erupted Thursday when officers in riot gear tore down the protester encampment. On Thursday afternoon, President Biden condemned ...CBS News - Top stories -
Trinity College Dublin's students' union fined €214k over protests
TCD issues fine over loss of income as a result of recent blockades of a tourist attraction.BBC News - Top stories - College Football -
Students Are Customers: Why Your Business Should Pay Attention to the Divestment Movement
A generation of activists have shown they will weaponize their wallets. Here's what you need to know about divestment.Inc. - Business -
Israel-Gaza war live: IDF tanks seen close to Rafah border crossing, Egyptian official says
Egyptian and Palestinian officials tell Associated Press Israeli tanks are approaching city in southern Gaza; US believes strikes on Rafah do not ‘represent a major military operation’ . Gaza ceasefire hangs in balance as Israel carries out night ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Crackdowns on campus protests over war in Gaza continue
There was another crackdown on a protest over the war in Gaza Thursday night as police cleared an occupied library at Oregon's Portland State University. New video shows damage and graffiti inside the building. According to the Associated Press, ...CBS News - Top stories -
I remember the 1960s crackdowns against war protesters. This is a repeat | Robert Reich
The mistakes made at one point in time have an eerie way of re-emerging as memories fade. Get Robert Reich’s latest columns delivered straight to your inboxI’ve been spending the last several weeks trying to find out what’s really going on with ...The Guardian - World -
Campus Protests Over Gaza Spotlight the Work of Student Journalists
Columbia University’s radio station and other student-led news outlets have provided some of the most detailed coverage of the turmoil engulfing university campuses.The New York Times - Business
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