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DOE Investigations of Campus “Antisemitism” Suppress Criticism of Gaza Genocide
As Israel’s genocide in Gaza continues, Department of Education investigations are chilling dissent at US campuses.
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Attacks on the Concept of Settler Colonialism Are About Undermining Solidarity
“Surviving settler colonialism isn't just about surviving its material realities,” says Nadine Naber.
Johnson to GOP Lawmakers in Louisiana: Ignore Court Order to Draw Black District
Black voters compose a majority in just one of the state’s six districts, despite making up a third of the population.
Miscarriages in Gaza Have Skyrocketed by 300 Percent Under Israel’s Siege
Every pregnant person in Gaza is at risk of having to undergo delivery in unsafe conditions.
Oklahoma Bill Would Place Trans Kids in Homes That Don’t Support Their Identity
Oklahoma conservatives have introduced dozens of anti-LGBTQ bills this session.
AOC: GOP Would Rather Sacrifice Child Labor Laws Than Allow Legal Immigration
Republicans “would rather roll back child labor laws … than allow immigrants into their community,” she said.
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Missouri Voters Start Signature Drive to Put Abortion Rights on November Ballot
The amendment would protect abortion access up to “fetal viability,” typically around 22-25 weeks of pregnancy.
Appeals Court Upholds Block of TX Law Requiring Ratings for School Library Books
“This is a good day for bookstores, readers, and free expression,” plaintiffs said in a joint statement.
Israel Condemned for “Cultural Genocide” After Blowing Up University in Gaza
Israa University said the IDF had occupied the campus for about 70 days before planting and detonating 315 mines.
Targeted Artist: Censorship Is Part of Genocidal Campaign to Erase Palestinians
Harassment, baseless smear campaigns and canceling shows are very much part of a coordinated movement, says Emily Jacir.
“Critics have noted that under the newly proposed legislation, something as simple as same-sex hand-holding in a young adult novel could amount to a homosexual act that a library could be sued over.”
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We can’t look away from Israel’s genocidal violence against Palestinians — or the movement for a free Palestine.
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Appeals Court Upholds Block of TX Law Requiring Ratings for School Library Books
“This is a good day for bookstores, readers, and free expression,” plaintiffs said in a joint statement.
Idaho GOP Pushes Bill That Could Ban Library Books With Same-Sex Handholding
The homophobic content ban would allow right-wing parents to sue libraries over any content they deem “obscene.”
Florida School District Bans Dictionaries and Anne Frank Under DeSantis Law
Escambia County School District has pulled more than 2,800 books from library shelves since June of last year.
673 Books Removed From Orange County Classrooms to Comply With Florida Laws
“This is yet another disastrous consequence of Florida’s disastrous education policies,” one free speech advocate said.