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Pro-Palestinian Protests Intensify on U.S. College Campuses

TLNA — Mon, 13 May 2024 02:42:02 +0000

Since the inception of student encampments at Columbia University in New York City, pro-Palestinian protests have surged across college campuses nationwide. This movement has notably impacted several prestigious Boston-area universities, with MIT and Harvard becoming focal points for demonstrations advocating for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas conflict and the severance of ties with Israeli entities. […]

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House Passes Bill Targeting Antisemitism on College Campuses Amid Pro-Palestinian Protests

TLNA — Thu, 02 May 2024 03:52:50 +0000

In a move to address escalating tensions on college campuses, the House of Representatives has approved a bill aimed at combating antisemitism, a decision that comes amidst a backdrop of pro-Palestinian demonstrations across the nation. Bipartisan Support for Antisemitism Awareness Act The legislation, known as the Antisemitism Awareness Act and championed by Rep. Mike Lawler […]

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Pro-Palestinian Protests Intensify on US College Campuses Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict

TLNA — Wed, 01 May 2024 21:26:57 +0000

Growing Movement Since the onset of the Israel-Hamas conflict in October, pro-Palestinian protests have surged across American colleges, demanding institutional divestment from entities supporting Israel’s military actions in Gaza. Student-Led Demonstrations Primarily led by students, protests have gained momentum nationwide, with significant involvement from alumni and activists, resulting in hundreds of arrests and detentions. Columbia […]

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TLNA Exclusive: Cal Poly Humboldt Campus Closure Amid Pro-Palestinian Protests

TLNA — Sat, 27 Apr 2024 08:42:54 +0000

ARCATA, Calif. – In response to ongoing pro-Palestinian protests that saw demonstrators occupying key campus buildings, Cal Poly Humboldt has taken the unprecedented step of closing its campus through the end of the semester. This decision comes as tensions rise on college campuses across the United States regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict. Campus Shutdown and Remote […]

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