The House of Representatives is voting on House BIll 9495, a bill that would unilaterally give authority to strip a non-profit of its status if the organization is deemed to be supporting a terrorist group. The bill was defeated last week by House Democrats (even though 52 Democrats supported it), because it did not obtain the two-thirds majority required. However, …
Islamophobia around the US increases with anti-Palestine rhetoric
University of Southern California valedictorian’s speech was canceled by the university, citing security concerns. Asna Tabassum, the 2024 valedictorian, is a Muslim woman who wears hijab. Previously selected in April, the university provost Andrew Guzman wrote, “While this is disappointing, tradition must give way to safety. This decision is not only necessary to maintain the safety of our campus and …
Divestment from Israel on US College Campuses
Students at the University of California, Davis have passed a bill that divests student government funds from the government of israel. This bill mandates that the expenditure of student funds will be compliant with the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement. The BDS movement uses boycotts, divestments, and pressure to sanction as a tool to gain the recognition of the …
