Boston liberal arts college blames low enrollment, possible staff cuts on anti-Israel protests
A Boston liberal arts college has acknowledged that recent anti-Israel protests on campus will result in a drop in enrollment next year and may require cuts. Emerson College President Jay Barnhart said in an internal message this week that “multiple factors” are contributing to the “significant” shortfall in freshman enrollment, including the protests and the […]
CUNY, Michigan failed to assess if Israel-Hamas protests created hostile environment, Education Dept finds
An Education Department investigation found that the University of Michigan and the City University of New York did not adequately investigate whether incidents on their campuses in response to the war between Israel and Hamas created a hostile environment for students. The University of Michigan agreed to conduct an environmental assessment, provide additional training and […]
Anti-Israel protests surround Biden’s star-studded campaign fundraiser in LA
Hundreds of anti-Israel protesters descended on a star-studded Los Angeles campaign fundraiser for President Biden on Saturday night, where the president is expected to raise a record $28 million. Protesters blocked the entrance to the Peacock Theatre in downtown Los Angeles, attempting to disrupt the extravaganza. Protesters waved Palestinian flags and chanted, “From the sea […]
UCLA chooses new chancellor amid campus turmoil over pro-Palestinian protests
The University of California, Los Angeles announced Wednesday that Julio Frenk will become the school’s president. Frenk, a former president of the University of Miami, will succeed Gene Block, who is retiring after 17 years in the position. “At this critical time for higher education, it is an exciting opportunity and a great honor for […]
The FBI is infiltrating protests. Congress wants to sic it on students.
Member of Parliament both party Students on college campuses across the country protesting U.S. support for Israel in the Gaza war have called for an FBI investigation, alleging without evidence that they support Hamas terrorism or may be funded by Russia. In a recent interview, FBI Director Christopher Wray said the bureau provides threat information […]
Argentina: violent protests as senators back austerity measures of President Milei | Argentina
Police in Buenos Aires used water cannons and tear gas to deal with violent protests after the Argentine Senate narrowly approved the first round of tough austerity measures proposed by President Javier Milliheit. The outcome came after protesters demanding senators reject Millay’s plans for cuts and economic deregulation hurled sticks, stones and Molotov cocktails at […]
‘Nazi Playbook Come To Life’: Jewish Leaders Demand Mask Ban Amid Surge In Antisemitic Protests
Jewish leaders are urging mask ban amid the rise of antisemitic protests, New York Post reported Wednesday. The rise in antisemitism among anti-Israel protesters in New York, many of whom conceal their identities with masks, has led some Jewish leaders to advocate for the reinstatement of an anti-mask law, according to New York Post. This […]
Waffle House raises worker pay to $3 an hour after labor protests — and menu prices are going up
Waffle House is raising wages for its US employees after a year of pressure from labor advocates. Waffle House CEO Joe Rogers III said in a video message to employees late last month that base pay will increase to at least $3 an hour in June, then gradually increase to at least $5.25 an hour […]
Oct. 7 survivors describe horror of protests at NYC Nova memorial
Menashe Manzouri watched in horror on Monday as anti-Israel rioters swarmed a Manhattan memorial to the Oct. 7 terror attacks, violently chanting the slogans of the terrorists who killed his two daughters. “I can’t find the right words to describe how it makes me feel when someone screams and supports the people who murdered my […]
Judge orders University of California workers to end strike protesting response to anti-Israel protests
A California judge has ordered University of California campus workers to end a strike after they set up picket lines on several campuses to protest the university’s response to anti-Israel demonstrations on campus. Orange County Superior Court Judge Randall Sherman handed down the sentence Friday, according to CNS. The university system filed the lawsuit early […]