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CUNY Law School faculty: Administration must apologize for calling student address 'hate speech'

“No reasonable interpretation of the student speaker’s remarks would suggest it was ‘hate speech,’" faculty members said.

Michelle Bocanegra

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Governor Hochul Threatens To Blacklist Ben & Jerry's Parent Company Over West Bank Boycott

New York has previously targeted businesses that elect not to do business in occupied Palestinian territory while continuing operations in other parts of Israel.

Jake Offenhartz

News

Roger Waters Shows Will Go On Despite Nassau County Anti-BDS Law

The New York Civil Liberties Union is urging lawmakers in Nassau to repeal a bill denying county contracts to any companies participating in the Boycott, Divest and Sanctions movement.

Jake Offenhartz

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Elizabeth Warren Comes Out Against Senate's Anti-BDS Bill

Warren said that 'outlawing free speech-protected activity violates our basic constitution.'

David Colon

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Gillibrand Qualifies Support For Bill That Would Make BDS Activism A Felony

Gillibrand said she won't support the bill unless language is added to permit individuals to boycott Israeli goods.

David Colon

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Schumer, Gillibrand Co-Sponsor Senate Bill That Would Make Boycotting Israel A Felony

The bill, co-sponsored by both senators, could sent supporters of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanction movement to prison for as long as 20 years.

David Colon

Arts & Entertainment

Artists Call On Lincoln Center To Dump Israeli Government-Backed Play

Artists and performers are calling on Lincoln Center to cancel a play backed by the Israeli government and co-produced by two controversial Israeli theater companies

Jake Offenhartz

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State Senate Passes Three Bills Aimed At Stifling Criticism Of Israel

The proposed laws target proponents of the boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement, whom legislators say traffic in "hate speech."

Jake Offenhartz

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Hate Crime Charge For Protester Accused Of Attacking Jewish Leader At Barclays Protest

The new charges come eight months after the assault.

Nathan Tempey

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Controversial Brooklyn College Israel Event Goes On As Planned, Earth Still Turning

Threats of financial repercussions couldn't stop Brooklyn College's controversial Israel forum.

Garth Johnston

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