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Some universities agreed to consider divesting from Israel — but aren’t giving protesters what they wanted
The flurry of pressure around divestment isn’t limited to colleges: The city council of Portland, Maine, recently voted to ...
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Pro-Palestinian Activists Shut Down a Campus Job Fair. One Student’s Punishment Could Get Him Deported.
Cornell University has vowed to suspend more than 100 students — a striking example of how colleges are ratcheting up ...
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When Artists Take the Law Into Their Own Hands
Novelist and scholar Yxta Maya Murray elucidates how the most rigorous critiques of the law often emerge from artistic practice.
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Old Glory Oak Tree in Santa Clarita Valley Gets Landmark Designation
Following months of community activism and environmentalist pleas, the county Board of Supervisors Tuesday designated the “Old Glory” oak tree in the Santa Clarita Valley as a historic landmark. The ...
Mark Zuckerberg Is Done With Politics
He was once a backer of liberal causes. Then everyone seemed to turn on him. Now he wants to stay away from politics — if ...
Following Brett Favre's Parkinson's diagnosis, here are other athletes, actors and singers who have faced the disease
Several prominent figures from all walks of life — including actors, singers and athletes — have been diagnosed with the ...
When Elliott Management calls, CEOs and boards listen. Southwest Airlines’ line is ringing
Southwest isn’t the only Texas company Elliott has invested in.
Speakers at Harvard forum condemn antisemitism, anti-Zionism
A procession of speakers exhorted the audience packed inside Harvard University’s Sanders Theater on Sunday afternoon to ...
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Activism threatened by CSU-wide change
How Cal Poly Humboldt plans to enforce Time, Place, Manner Policies change by Savana Robinson and Eli Farrington After a historic week-long protest and occupation at Cal Poly Humboldt, activism, ...
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In Connecticut, colleges and universities are rethinking rules around campus protests and activism this academic year
At some campuses, college administrations have welcomed student demonstrations and activism. But this school year has brought ...
Greta Thunberg named ‘Antisemite of the Week’ by Jewish advocacy group after latest arrest at anti-Israel protest
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was named “Antisemite of the Week” by a Jewish group following her arrest at a recent anti-Israel rally. Thunberg “has joined the ranks of ...