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Tim Robbins Discusses Ayahuasca and Cancel Culture on The Joe Rogan Experience

Tim Robbins Discusses Ayahuasca and Cancel Culture on The Joe Rogan Experience

Tim Robbins Discusses Ayahuasca and Cancel Culture on The Joe Rogan Experience
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Israeli military cracks down on West Bank village as settlers march in

Israeli military cracks down on West Bank village as settlers march in

By Pesha Magid TAL, West Bank, July 31 (Reuters) - Israeli forces shot and wounded at least one Palestinian, arrested at least three, and closed entrances to the village of Tal in the occupied West Bank on Friday as more than 100 Israeli settlers marched towards the village, residents said. 
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Nonprofit groups sue US Agriculture Department over rules on grants

Nonprofit groups sue US Agriculture Department over rules on grants

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, July 30 (Reuters) - Five nonprofit organizations sued the U.S. Agriculture Department on Thursday over grant conditions they say restrict speech in support of diversity initiatives and immigration rights.
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Boy George Withdraws from 'Jesus Christ Superstar' Amid Controversy

Boy George Withdraws from 'Jesus Christ Superstar' Amid Controversy

Boy George Withdraws from 'Jesus Christ Superstar' Amid Controversy
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JK Rowling-backed Women's Rights Group Ends Legal Challenge Over Event Cancellation

JK Rowling-backed Women's Rights Group Ends Legal Challenge Over Event Cancellation

The Women's Rights Network Northern Ireland (WRN NI), supported by JK Rowling, has withdrawn its legal challenge against Belfast's Féile an Phobail community arts festival. The dispute arose after the festival canceled an event focused on women's rights, citing concerns over the inclusion of organizations known for opposing transgender rights. Despite the cancellation, WRN NI reached an agreement with the festival organizers, allowing the event to proceed at an alternative venue. The festival maintained its decision to exclude the event from its program, emphasizing its commitment to marginalized communities.
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Led By Donkeys Secures Compensation for Seized Gaza Protest Banner

Led By Donkeys Secures Compensation for Seized Gaza Protest Banner

The campaign group Led By Donkeys has received £27,000 in compensation after a banner they displayed in Parliament Square, London, was seized and destroyed by Greater London Authority officials. The banner, which read 'Yes It’s A Genocide', was part of a protest against Israel's actions in Gaza. The compensation was paid by Veolia, the company responsible for the banner's disposal. Led By Donkeys pursued compensation to defend the right to protest and highlight the differential treatment of Palestine-related activism in the UK.
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Palestinian authorities ask Supreme Court to halt $656M judgment pending appeal

Palestinian authorities ask Supreme Court to halt $656M judgment pending appeal

Palestinian authorities have asked the Supreme Court to halt a $656 million judgment in favor of Americans killed or wounded by attacks in Israel
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Israel's decades-old US support risks losing Democrats

Israel's decades-old US support risks losing Democrats

By Richard Cowan, Patricia Zengerle and Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON, July 29 (Reuters) - For generations, support for Israel united Washington. Now Israel's attacks on Gaza, the Iran war and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's close ties to U.S.
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UN rights office warns of worsening settler violence in West Bank

UN rights office warns of worsening settler violence in West Bank

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, July 29 (Reuters) - The U.N. human rights office on Wednesday warned of worsening violence by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, and urged international action against the killing of Palestinians as well as the creation of settlements, which it said had reached
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House Committee Advances Bills Addressing Antisemitism in Education

House Committee Advances Bills Addressing Antisemitism in Education

The House Committee on Education and Workforce has passed three bipartisan bills aimed at combating antisemitism in educational institutions. The Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) has been a strong advocate for these bills, which include the No Antisemitism in Education Act, the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act, and the Student Protection and University Accountability Act. The No Antisemitism in Education Act, sponsored by Representative Randy Fine, mandates that institutions receiving federal funds treat antisemitism as they would racial discrimination. The Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act, sponsored by Representatives Virginia Foxx and Josh Gottheimer, requires universities to certify annually that they are not participating in BDS efforts against Israel. The Student Protection and University Accountability Act, sponsored by Representatives Elise Stefanik and Laura Gillen, ensures rigorous handling of antisemitism accusations and prevents premature dismissal of complaints by the Dep...
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Republican Representative Mike Lawler Uses Democratic Shift on Israel to Attack Challenger

Republican Representative Mike Lawler Uses Democratic Shift on Israel to Attack Challenger

Republican Representative Mike Lawler, representing a district outside New York City with a significant Jewish population, is leveraging the Democratic Party's evolving stance on Israel to challenge his opponent, Cait Conley, in a critical House race. The Democratic Party's support for Israel has been waning, with many members questioning the continuation of military aid. This shift is evident as nearly half of House Democrats recently supported an amendment to cut off aid to Israel, a move that would have been unlikely in the past. The divide over Israel is becoming a significant issue in congressional campaigns, with Lawler using it as a focal point in his campaign strategy.
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Poll Reveals Half of Americans Support Arresting Netanyahu if He Visits U.S.

Poll Reveals Half of Americans Support Arresting Netanyahu if He Visits U.S.

A recent Economist/YouGov poll conducted from July 25 to 27 reveals that 47% of Americans believe Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is guilty of war crimes in Gaza. The poll also indicates that 49% of Americans think the U.S. should arrest Netanyahu if he visits, based on an International Criminal Court arrest warrant. The survey highlights a significant partisan divide, with 71% of Democrats considering Netanyahu guilty compared to 20% of Republicans. Similarly, 68% of Democrats support his arrest in the U.S., while only 24% of Republicans agree.