#Staffers urge Chicago mayor Johnson to call for cease-fire in Gaza

#Staffers urge Chicago mayor Johnson to call for cease-fire in Gaza

Over 30 staffers of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson called on the progressive lawmaker to back a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war on Tuesday, signaling increased pressures between Democrats over the conflict. The letter, first reported by Politico, urges Johnson to join Chicago city council member Rossana Rodríguez-Sánchez’s calls for Chicago leaders, President Biden and the…

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#Melissa Barrera dropped from Scream VII over pro-Palestine posts

#Melissa Barrera dropped from Scream VII over pro-Palestine posts

Barrera’s posts were “perceived as antisemitic,” Deadline reports. Photo by Jamie McCarthy / WireImage via Getty Images Melissa Barrera has been dropped from Scream VII after vocalizing her support for Palestinian civilians amid the Israel-Hamas conflict. According to Deadline, sources said the actress was fired for using her to Instagram Story to repost pro-Palestinian content…

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#Lawmakers debate future of Israel military aid

#Lawmakers debate future of Israel military aid

Lawmakers shared their thoughts on social media following reports that Democrats in the House and Senate are discussing how to create conditions for future military aid to Israel. The discussions, first reported by Politico, are preliminary, and it’s unclear if they will evolve into congressional action. A House Democrat who was granted anonymity by the…

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#Education Department lists schools under investigation for ‘possible discrimination’ based on shared ancestry

#Education Department lists schools under investigation for ‘possible discrimination’ based on shared ancestry

The Department of Education released a list of higher education and K-12 institutions that are under investigation for alleged shared ancestry violations Thursday as part of the Biden administration’s effort to address reports of rising discrimination in schools. “Hate has no place in our schools, period. When students are targeted because they are–or are perceived…

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