Israel /tags/israel Israel en-US Copyright Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:50:05 GMT Humboldt authorities won’t prosecute most of those arrested during university occupation /law-and-justice/2024-07-31/humboldt-authorities-wont-prosecute-most-of-those-arrested-during-university-occupation Humboldt County’s district attorney has declined to charge a majority of those accused of involvement in university protests over the spring. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:50:05 GMT /law-and-justice/2024-07-31/humboldt-authorities-wont-prosecute-most-of-those-arrested-during-university-occupation Justin Higginbottom Jewish orgs pull support from Oregon Food Bank over Gaza war statement /international-affairs/2024-06-03/jewish-orgs-pull-support-from-oregon-food-bank-over-gaza-war-statement A decades-long relationship between the Oregon Food Bank and local Jewish synagogues has been fractured after the Food Bank issued a statement in April condemning violence by the Israeli military and Hamas. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 13:26:10 GMT /international-affairs/2024-06-03/jewish-orgs-pull-support-from-oregon-food-bank-over-gaza-war-statement Joni Land Oregon Jewish students, faculty share range of concerns amid ongoing protests /politics-government/2024-05-05/oregon-jewish-students-faculty-share-range-of-concerns-amid-ongoing-protests Like any group, members of Oregon’s Jewish communities hold diverse views on the protests seen here and across the country, as well as on the war abroad. Many feel afraid, anxious and isolated. Sun, 05 May 2024 15:12:11 GMT /politics-government/2024-05-05/oregon-jewish-students-faculty-share-range-of-concerns-amid-ongoing-protests Natalie Pate 36 hours at UCLA protests: From late-night violence to police clearing pro-Palestine camps /politics-government/2024-05-02/36-hours-at-ucla-protests-from-late-night-violence-to-police-clearing-pro-palestine-camps CalMatters’ Sergio Olmos documented two dramatic days at UCLA that culminated in the university dismantling a pro-Palestine encampment. Here’s a look at what he saw. Fri, 03 May 2024 00:10:18 GMT /politics-government/2024-05-02/36-hours-at-ucla-protests-from-late-night-violence-to-police-clearing-pro-palestine-camps CalMatters Staff Cal Poly Humboldt closes campus through end of school year; protesters open occupied building /education/2024-04-26/cal-poly-humboldt-closes-campus-through-end-of-school-year-as-protests-continue A building occupied by students on the Cal Poly Humboldt campus for the past week was opened on Friday afternoon, though protesters remained inside. The university has said protesters could face legal action or suspension. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 23:52:01 GMT /education/2024-04-26/cal-poly-humboldt-closes-campus-through-end-of-school-year-as-protests-continue Roman Battaglia, Kelby McIntosh GOP Senate candidate Steve Garvey calls pro-Palestinian student protesters ‘terrorists’ /politics-government/2024-04-26/gop-senate-candidate-steve-garvey-calls-pro-palestinian-student-protesters-terrorists The Republican contender for U.S. Senate criticizes USC student encampments as acts of terrorism. Nearly 100 demonstrators were arrested on trespassing charges. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:33:06 GMT /politics-government/2024-04-26/gop-senate-candidate-steve-garvey-calls-pro-palestinian-student-protesters-terrorists Yue Stella Yu Cal Poly Humboldt protests stretch through fourth day /education/2024-04-25/cal-poly-humboldt-campus-protests-stretch-through-fourth-day On the Cal Poly Humboldt campus in Arcata, two buildings have been occupied by students over the past week. What began as a display of solidarity for Palestinian rights amid the war in Gaza has evolved into a standoff with the university administration. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 01:10:43 GMT /education/2024-04-25/cal-poly-humboldt-campus-protests-stretch-through-fourth-day Kelby McIntosh Dozens arrested after protesters block traffic on I-5 in Eugene /politics-government/2024-04-16/dozens-arrested-after-protesters-block-traffic-on-i-5-in-eugene The demonstration was part of a nationwide action Monday in support of Palestine. Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:43:59 GMT /politics-government/2024-04-16/dozens-arrested-after-protesters-block-traffic-on-i-5-in-eugene KLCC Staff Gavin Newsom calls for a ceasefire in Gaza /international-affairs/2024-03-22/gavin-newsom-calls-for-a-ceasefire-in-gaza After months of pressure and rising civilian casualties, California’s governor joins the calls for a ceasefire in Gaza. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 23:15:17 GMT /international-affairs/2024-03-22/gavin-newsom-calls-for-a-ceasefire-in-gaza Sameea Kamal California Democrats are divided on Senate race, Gaza war /politics-government/2023-11-21/california-democrats-are-divided-on-senate-race-gaza-war Rep. Barbara Lee edged Adam Schiff for the most delegates for the U.S. Senate race at the state Democratic Party convention over the weekend. The event was divided and disrupted by protests over the Israel-Hamas war. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 15:02:11 GMT /politics-government/2023-11-21/california-democrats-are-divided-on-senate-race-gaza-war Yue Stella Yu