Note. This URGENT NEWS BLAST includes stories in part from the mainstream media (MSM) for now… When possible, we prioritize alternative sources.
truthout.org (2024-06-08). Biden Wants to Enable Genocide. We Must Make It Impossible for Him to Continue.
(2024-06-08). Denver protest for Palestine. workers.org Chanting for a ceasefire and for an end to the occupation, and in support of the suffering people of Rafah, over 1,500 people marched June 1 from Denver's City Park down Colorado Boulevard through Colfax Avenue towards the capitol and back, looping around over two miles to the park. Denver . . . |
(2024-06-08). Judge orders University of California academic workers to halt strike against genocide and police repression. wsws.org A judge has granted UC's request for a temporary restraining order to halt the strike by tens of thousands of academic workers against the police crackdown on protest over the US-backed genocide in Gaza.
(2024-06-08). Academia is only as free as powerful donors allow it to be. dissidentvoice.org Anyone who imagines there is something resembling academic freedom in the US, or elsewhere in the West for that matter, needs to read this article in the Intercept on an extraordinary — or possibly not so extraordinary — episode of censorship of a Palestinian academic. It shows how donors are the ones really pulling the …
(2024-06-08). Ex-Israeli envoy met by pro-Palestine protesters in Brussels. presstv.ir Hundreds of pro-Palestine students rally against the arrival of an ex-Israeli envoy at ULB university.
(2024-06-08). Bouazizi saga: Jordanian youth sets self on fire to 'protest normalization with Israel'. presstv.ir A young man sets himself on fire in the southwestern Jordanian city of Aqaba to reportedly protest the country's détente with the Israeli regime.
(2024-06-08). Belgian police break up pro-Palestinian demo outside Israeli embassy. presstv.ir Police break up a protest by several hundred pro-Palestinian demonstrators, calling for a ceasefire outside the Israeli embassy in Brussels.
(2024-06-08). US pro-Gaza campus protests double down despite summer break, crackdown. presstv.ir Student protests against Israel's genocidal war in Gaza and America's complicity show no sign of diminishing.
(2024-06-08). Spanish farmers head towards French border to protest ahead of EU elections. presstv.ir Spanish farmers were headed towards the French border where they planned to block roads in protest ahead of the European election.
(2024-06-08). Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march in Paris. presstv.ir Protesters in Paris marched, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza as the conflict in the region is about to enter its eighth month.
(2024-06-08). Montreal police use tear gas on pro-Palestinian protesters at McGill University. presstv.ir Police use tear gas to disperse pro-Palestinian protesters gathered at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec.
(2024-06-07). Palestine Protesters Surround White House in Washington D.C. LIVE June 8th. youtube.com After months of US-Israeli genocide of the Palestinian people and weeks into the invasion of Rafah, Biden's red line is nowhere to be seen. So on June 8, exactly 8 months into the genocide and the 54th anniversary of the occupation of Gaza, thousands of protesters will come together to surround the White House. Wearing …
(2024-06-07). The fraud of the Ontario Federation of Labour's declaration of "solidarity" with anti-genocide protesters. wsws.org What students engaging in entirely legitimate protests against the Canadian imperialist-backed onslaught on the Palestinians desperately need is a clear perspective to mobilize the working class, not pleas for university administrations complicit in the genocide to let them say their piece.
(2024-06-07). Australian protesters speak against Israel's genocide in Gaza and complicity of imperialist governments. wsws.org "My Palestinian friends have said, 'they've pushed us around like animals.' And what is the world doing? Nothing."
(2024-06-07). Kamala Harris Protested For Gaza Genocide At San Francisco Mission District Benefit. indybay.org Vice President Kamala Harris came to the San Francisco Mission district and was met by community people and labor people against the genocide in Gaza. They said she was a war criminal along with President Biden…
(2024-06-07). Healthcare Workers Will Protest The American Medical Association. popularresistance.org On June 8, healthcare workers will demonstrate outside of a meeting of the American Medical Association House of Delegates in Chicago. These health employees, representing diverse sectors in healthcare, are protesting the AMA's refusal to address the ongoing genocide in Gaza, despite taking action regarding other conflicts in the past, such as the war in Ukraine. | The protest is being organized by a range of pro-Palestine healthcare workers' organizations, including Healthcare Workers for Palestine and Doctors Against Genocide. | Peoples Dispatch spoke to Emily Hacker, a member of Healthcare Workers for Palestin…
(2024-06-07). How the Media Failed the College Student Encampments. progressive.org The focus on Columbia University has overshadowed the extent of protests—and police brutality—at public schools.
(2024-06-07). US pro-Gaza campus protests double down despite summer break, crackdown. presstv.ir Student protests against Israel's genocidal war in Gaza and America's complicity show no sign of diminishing.
(2024-06-07). Netanyahu set to address US Congress on July 24 as calls for protests grow. presstv.ir Netanyahu is set to address a joint meeting of Congress next month, sparking calls for protests across the United States.
(2024-06-07). Bouazizi saga: Jordanian youth sets self on fire to 'protest normalization with Israel'. presstv.ir A young man sets himself on fire in the southwestern Jordanian city of Aqaba to reportedly protest the country's détente with the Israeli regime.
(2024-06-07). London's Queen Mary university takes students to court to disperse Gaza encampment. middleeasteye.net London's Queen Mary university takes students to court to disperse Gaza encampment | Vice-chancellor claims student encampment posed a 'health and safety' risk | | Students launched the Queen Mary encampment to oppose its partnerships with Israeli universities (Supplied) | A university in Londo…
(2024-06-07). Belgian police break up pro-Palestinian demo outside Israeli embassy. presstv.ir Police break up a protest by several hundred pro-Palestinian demonstrators, calling for a ceasefire outside the Israeli embassy in Brussels.
(2024-06-07). Ex-Israeli envoy met by pro-Palestine protesters in Brussels. presstv.ir Hundreds of pro-Palestine students rally against the arrival of an ex-Israeli envoy at ULB university.
(2024-06-07). WW Commentary: How the 'War on Drugs' tears families apart. workers.org Parents and community activists protest San Bernardino County Child Protective Services and Juvenile Court System outside of San Bernardino Juvenile Justice Court, San Bernardino, California, November 16, 2022. Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder (also known as opioid addiction) is a valid pathway to recovery. In fact, it can . . . |
(2024-06-07). Sunday 6/9: Final Memorial Protest Ever At Golden Gate Fields. indybay.org 300 Buchanan St, Albany, CA 94706…
(2024-06-07). Hundreds of migrant workers protests in New York City against increasingly 'hostile environment'. latintimes.com The protest, organized by the National Day Laborer Organizing Network, said Biden's recent crackdown on asylum seeking was "political cowardice"
(2024-06-07). Montreal police use tear gas on pro-Palestinian protesters at McGill University. presstv.ir Police use tear gas to disperse pro-Palestinian protesters gathered at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec.
(2024-06-07). Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march in Paris. presstv.ir Protesters in Paris marched, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza as the conflict in the region is about to enter its eighth month.
wsws.org (2024-06-08). Judge orders University of California academic workers to halt strike against genocide and police repression
cherwell.org (2024-06-08). St Antony's GCR suspends alumni privileges of Columbia University President
radiohc.cu (2024-06-08). Israel faces academic boycott in Italy over genocidal massacres in Gaza
osvnews.com (2024-06-08). Washington Roundup: Biden at D-Day; Ukraine gets apology; Tiananmen Square massacre remembered
metro.co.uk (2024-06-08). Israeli strikes 'kill 150 Gazans' during mission to rescue four Hamas hostages
theaustralian.com.au (2024-06-08). The Greens' gamble on strife is a high-risk strategy
aljazeera.com (2024-06-08). Israel's war on Gaza live: 'Explosions every minute' in central Gaza
wsws.org (2024-06-08). Congress invites mass murderer Netanyahu to address a special joint session on July 24
chinadigitaltimes.net (2024-06-08). Tiananmen Anniversary Inspires Reflection on Palestine
forward.com (2024-06-08). In the campus protests, Jews got outorganized
skynews.com.au (2024-06-08). ANU students rally behind woman expelled over radio comments saying Hamas deserves 'unconditional support'
indianexpress.com (2024-06-08). A war on the Nile pushes Sudan toward the abyss
nouse.co.uk (2024-06-08). University of York encampment demands a resolution
ctvnews.ca (2024-06-08). Justice Minister open to changing Online Harms bill; Tories say modernize current laws instead
salon.com (2024-06-08). The neoliberal university faces a crisis: This generation could change everything
thenationalnews.com (2024-06-08). Gaza war boosts French left among young as the EU votes
globalnews.ca (2024-06-08). Montreal police arrest 15, disperse protesters at McGill administration building
islam21c.com (2024-06-08). Sheffield University encampment disrupts awards event
irishexaminer.com (2024-06-08). UCD announces steps as pro-Palestinian encampment ends
cheknews.ca (2024-06-08). McGill says pro-Palestinian protest that led to 15 arrests is 'troubling' escalation
kut.org (2024-06-08). UT Austin is investigating students arrested during pro-Palestinian protests
pulsetasmania.com.au (2024-06-08). University of Tasmania students enter second month of pro-Palestine protest camp
znetwork.org (2024-06-08). Academia Is Only As Free As Powerful Donors Allow It To Be