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A Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researcher is calling out his university leaders for allowing an encampment on school grounds to continue operations, suggesting that protesters are acting like “kids” and failing to understand the complexities of what is happening in Gaza. Lior Alon, a postdoctorate mathematical physics researcher at MIT, told Fox News Digital that the legitimacy of Israel …

Five West Virginia middle school girls banned from participating in track and field meets after they protested against a trans athlete last week are allowed to compete again, a judge ruled Thursday night. Judge Thomas A. Bedell issued a preliminary injunction that prevents the Harrison Board of Education and its schools from penalizing student-athletes for their speech. The school board …

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services(HHS) issued a ruleFriday that redefines “sex” in federal healthcare nondiscrimination law to include “gender identity,” causing critics to cry foul that faith-based health care is being targeted. Foes of the move believe it’s a direct attack on faith-based healthcare systems because, by expanding the definition of “sex” to include gender identity, religious …

UCLA has appeared to prioritize the anti-Israel protesters over campus events, according to the school’s Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) chapter. Young America’s Foundation, the organization behind YAF, reported Tuesday that UCLA has not responded to the chapter’s request to host “Jihad Watch” founder Robert Spencer on campus May 15 despite filing for approval weeks prior. UCLA YAF Chairman Matthew …

President Biden, who was motivated to run for president by the bigotry on display in Charlottesville in 2017, is feeling increased media and political pressure to speak out on antisemitism as agitators and unrest roil college campuses. CNN’s Dana Bash said Wednesday that Democrats she’s spoken to about Biden’s response to the protests so far believe he looks “weak,” as …

A student who defended the American flag at a North Carolina campus Tuesday from an anti-Israel mob, said the protesters would have had to yank the flag from him over his “dead body.” Anti-Israel protesters targeted the American flag on The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s quad — which had been flying at half-mast after four Charlotte officers …

MSNBC host Chris Hayes went viral on social media after he complained about the backlash toward anti-Israel protesters who smashed windows and occupied a building on Columbia University’s campus on Tuesday. The liberal journalist wrote on X on Wednesday, “I feel like I’m losing my mind a little: people understand that ‘occupying buildings on campus’ is, like, one of the …

Comedian and actor Michael Rapaport was outraged after learning his show in Madison, Wisconsin, Thursday night had been canceled, allegedly due to an anti-Israel “mob.” A post from Israel advocate Aviva Klompas announced Thursday that Rapaport’s show had been canceled due to “threats from a pro-terror mob.” “Madison bows to bullies. Michael Rapaport’s sold out comedy shows in Madison, Wisconsin …

Democrats could be more vulnerable in California with the growing crime issue plaguing even the state’s most notable lawmakers. The Los Angeles Times reported Thursday that some political strategists are noting how voters are becoming more concerned about crime ahead of the November election. The issue apparently grew after both California Senate candidate Rep. Adam Schiff and Los Angeles Mayor …

CHICAGO – The student demands from the University of Chicago’s anti-Israel encampment is a giant progressive wishlist that goes well beyond Gaza. The encampment formed Monday, called “The U Chicago Popular University for Gaza,” follows the nationwide trend of anti-Israel revolts at liberal colleges. During a rally held Tuesday, one of the lead protesters listed their demands, among them defunding …