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Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz compared antisemitic threats Columbia University protesters made against Jews to similar rhetoric from White nationalists at Charlottesville in 2017. “We were mad years ago when we saw Charlottesville and ‘Jews will not replace us’ and Donald Trump saying ‘Good people on both sides’ or ‘Mexicans are rapists,’ right? But somehow we don‘t have the same anger …

The BBC issued a correction reporting that suggested J.K. Rowling’s remarks about transgender women could get her in trouble with Scotland’s new hate crime law. BBC Scotland reported that the Hate Crime and Public Order Act 2021 meant that “derogatory comments” about transgender identity would become a criminal offense under the law in an April 2 story about controversy surrounding …

Jewish New York University professor Scott Galloway criticized anti-Israel protesters and antisemitism on college campuses, arguing there was a double standard when it came to hate speech directed at Jewish people. “If I went into the NYU square with a white hood on and said, ‘lynch the Blacks’ or ‘burn the gays,’ my ID would be shut off by that …

Embattled NPR CEO Katherine Maher derided the controversy about her past, partisan statements as a distraction from her work. In a bombshell essay published in The Free Press, veteran NPR senior business editor Uri Berliner called out his own organization for liberal bias and a lack of diversity of thought. Since then, Maher’s past controversial comments have been uncovered and …

Former CNN anchor Brooke Baldwin detailed what went on behind the scenes in the years and months leading up to her exit from the network after 13 years on-air. Baldwin penned an essay in Vanity Fair about her experience at CNN, citing “manipulation” and “bullying” from her male colleagues and how she blames herself for not speaking up for what …

Gov. Brian Kemp, R-Ga., said Wednesday he plans to sign a bill that would make squatting a crime in Georgia as squatters continue to frustrate homeowners across the nation. Kemp joined “Fox & Friends” to discuss the legislation, and said he would be signing the Georgia Squatter Reform Act on Wednesday, which would allow property owners to go after squatters …

Same-sex couples are more likely to face the threat of climate change compared to straight couples in the U.S., a new report from the progressive UCLA School of Law claims. “Same-sex couples are more likely to reside in communities with poorer infrastructure and less access to resources. They are, therefore, less prepared to respond and adapt to natural hazards and …

A Michigan school district canceled a proposed optional lesson for first graders about novel gender pronouns, including “tree” and “ze,” citing security concerns. “The goal of the voluntary mini-lesson was to help promote Dewitt Public Schools’ vision of a safe, nurturing, and supportive learning environment where all learners can succeed,” DeWitt Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Shanna Spickard wrote in a …

Award-winning playwright and screenwriter David Mamet didn’t mince words when giving his opinion on Hollywood’s diversity efforts, during a media event last weekend. “DEI is garbage,” Mamet reportedly told a crowd at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. “It’s fascist totalitarianism.” Mamet’s remarks came during a conversation with The Los Angeles Times about his new memoir, “Everywhere an Oink …

Activist employees may be losing their grip on major businesses as some companies are starting to clamp down on workplace disruptions. Following multiple anti-Israel protests at company headquarters earlier this month, Google fired 28 employees and issued a new announcement that emphasized a “Mission First” mindset. “But ultimately we are a workplace and our policies and expectations are clear: this …