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BDS

Around 20 pro-Palestinian students hold a press conference about USF divesting from weapons manufacturers at the University of San Francisco on Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Screenshot via Instagram/usfcastudents4palestine)
Posted inBay Area

USF divests from defense firms, but says it’s unrelated to Israel

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)Gabe Stutman by Niva Ashkenazi and Gabe Stutman May 2, 2025May 6, 2025
Students of Copenhagen University start an encampment asking for the university administration to cut ties with Israel due to its military offensive in Gaza, May 6, 2024. (Photo/JTA/Mohamed El Shemy/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Posted inWorld

European students are calling on their universities to divest from Israel. In many cases, they’re winning.

Shira Li Bartov by Shira Li Bartov June 4, 2024June 4, 2024
A protester holds a sign that reads “Divest” and “Free Palestine” in English and Spanish during a demonstration at San Francisco State University in April 2024. (Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins)
Posted inBay Area

In a first, Sonoma State University announces boycott of Israeli academic institutions

by Judy Maltz May 15, 2024May 15, 2024
A protester holds a sign that reads “Divest” and “Free Palestine” in English and Spanish during a demonstration at San Francisco State University in April 2024. (Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins)
Posted inAnalysis

Student protesters want universities to ‘divest’ from Israel. But how much have they actually invested?

Dany Bahar by Dany Bahar May 9, 2024May 9, 2024
Italian soldiers stand guard in front of Israel's pavilion during the pre-opening of the Venice Biennale art show, on April 16, 2024 in Venice.  (Photo/JTA-Gabriel Bouys-AFP via Getty Images)
Posted inCulture

Israel’s representative at Venice Biennale shuts down art exhibit, demanding ceasefire and hostage deal

by Andrew Lapin April 17, 2024
Man wears helmet and holds Israeli flag with destruction behind him
Posted inNorthern California

UC Davis student government approves BDS measure amid anti-Israel wave

Gabe Stutman by Gabe Stutman February 26, 2024
Dr. Steve Feldman, pictured on a trip to the West Bank, was denied payment from the state of Arkansas for refusing to sign a pledge promising not to boycott Israel. (Photo/Forward-Courtesy Feldman)
Posted inU.S.

This Jewish doctor refused to sign a pledge opposing BDS — so he didn’t get paid

by Adam Kovac and Forward May 8, 2023May 8, 2023
Screenshot from the film "Barbara Lee: Speaking Truth to Power."
Posted inUncategorized, Letters

Judicial sanctity; The dark side of DEI; Thanks, Barbara Lee

by J. Readers April 26, 2023
a screenshot of an Instagram post with a picture of Oakland Roots fans holding up Palestinian flags and other signs
Posted inSports

Did Oakland’s pro soccer team drop Puma because of BDS?

Gabe Stutman by Gabe Stutman November 10, 2022November 20, 2022
Conductor Lahav Shani takes a bow during a standing ovation at the Israel Philharmonic's performance in San Francisco, Nov. 5, 2022. Before the performance, attendees were greeted by anti-Israel protesters outside Davies Symphony Hall. (Photo/Rabbi Ryan Bauer)
Posted inLetters

Affordable senior options, please; Eyeballing ethnic studies; Hooray for J.

by J. Readers November 9, 2022November 10, 2022

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