The Pizzagate Conspiracy Theory Rises Again: The Week in Extremism from USA TODAY The investigation into the shooting of three Palestinian-American men in Vermont this week is focusing on determining whether it was a hate crime, as hate incidents continue to rise across the country. Meanwhile, reports suggest that far-right extremist Ammon Bundy and his …
Ed White | The Associated Press Jussie Smollett released from county jail during appeal Jussie Smollett was released from jail Wednesday after an appeals court agreed with his lawyers that he should be free pending the appeal of his conviction for lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack. (March 16) AP An appeals …
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade introduces new balloon characters The annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade returned with some favorite characters as well as new balloons, such as Monkey D. Luffy. NEW YORK – Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade disrupted by protestors highlighting the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Videos from Fox 5, Newsday, and FreedomNews.TV show protestors interfering with the …
“Republican States Changing Voter Restriction Laws in Response to Trump’s 2020 Loss: What It Means for Future Elections Republican-led states are enacting voter restriction laws following Trump’s 2020 defeat. Here’s why activists are alarmed by the impact of these restrictions on the upcoming midterms and 2024 presidential elections. Community activists are expressing concern, and here’s …
Florida’s new state law, effective as of July 2023, makes it against the rules for public school teachers to use pronouns that don’t correspond with their sex assigned at birth. This controversial “Don’t Say Gay” legislation now extends to cover all grades from kindergarten through 12th, potentially limiting discussions on gender and sexuality among Florida’s …
Mayorkas responds to questions on DHS’s response to Israel-Hamas war Department of Homeland Security Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas testified before the Senate on antisemitic violence sparked by the Israel-Hamas war. WASHINGTON−Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas engaged in a heated exchange with Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., as the senator raised concerns about antisemitic comments made by an …
Rabbi Alissa Wise, a member of the rabbinical council with Jewish Voice for Peace, is deeply affected by the harrowing images of dead Palestinian children and the devastation in Gaza caused by the Israeli siege and bombing campaign. The airstrikes have resulted in the deaths of over 4,600 Palestinians, including 1,900 children, and displaced 1.4 …
A new study published this week reveals that experiencing discrimination can have negative effects on health, including obesity. According to the study, discrimination stimulates the appetite and increases cravings for unhealthy foods. This stress-induced weight gain can lead to various health issues. The research, published in Nature Mental Health, involved over 100 participants who answered …
Reports of Student Violence on Teachers on the Rise, Teachers’ Unions Say It’s only one month into the new school year, and Samantha Becotte says her email inbox is already flooding with reports of student violence on teachers. Becotte, president of the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation, describes the reports of student-on-teacher abuse as “very frequent.” Although …
The White House has taken a significant step in the fight against antisemitism, as eight federal agencies have officially declared that Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act protects against antisemitism. This move comes in response to a rise in hate crimes targeting Jewish people. Under Title VI, which prohibits discrimination based on race, …