Saturday, October 28, 2023
New Speaker’s views on abortion, LGBTQ issues could weigh down GOP
Trump’s mounting legal troubles intensify with rough week in court
Former President Trump endured a series of legal setbacks in recent days, underscoring the mounting risks he faces as his various legal cases intensify.....Read More
Friday, October 27, 2023
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Survey: Majority oppose book bans, back Bible electives classes
Nearly nine of 10 Americans oppose banning books that include depictions of slavery from being taught in public schools, but a majority feel public schools should offer Christian Bible courses as electives, a new survey finds.....Read More
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FYI: Students for Justice in Palestine Day of Resistance Toolkit
There has been a lot of press lately about the DeSantis administration ordering the disbanding of the student group Students for Justice in Palestine in Florida universities, including the group at USF. The supposed justification for the disbanding of the these groups are statements made in the Day of Resistance Toolkit published by the National Students for Justice in Palestine organization. Because the Ybor City Stogie strives to present the whole truth about such significant matters, namely the ideal of freedom of speech, we are including here a link to the Day of Resistance Toolkit so our readers can be fully informed.
Below, we also include the Official Statement published by the Students for Justice in Palestine at USF:
Antarctica’s glaciers are melting from beneath, speeding sea-level rise
Hidden rivers of meltwater are decaying Antarctica’s glaciers from beneath, a new study has found — meaning sea levels are likely rising faster than scientists had feared.
The study focused on two Antarctic glaciers — which collectively hold enough water to raise global sea levels by 5 feet.
Legal experts say efforts likely illegal under Gov. DeSantis to shut down pro-Palestinian college groups
'Given that they're students at a public university, First Amendment rights shouldn't be infringed.'
Legal experts are skeptical over a move by the Ron DeSantis administration to shut down pro-Palestinian student organizations on college campuses in Florida by employing a state law intended to punish providing material support to terrorists.
Florida universities ordered to disband pro-Palestinian student group
Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration is ordering state universities to ban a pro-Palestinian student group from campuses, saying it illegally backs Hamas.
Below is the Official Statement released by Students for Justice in Palestine at USF:
Thursday, October 26, 2023
New House Speaker tried to help overturn the 2020 election, raising concerns about the next one
The new leader of one of the chambers of Congress that will certify the winner of next year’s presidential election helped spearhead the attempt to overturn the last one, raising alarms that Republicans could try to subvert the will of the voters if they remain in power despite safeguards enacted after the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.....Read More
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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Israeli orders for civilians to leave northern Gaza may violate international law: Amnesty
The recent order by the Israeli military ordering civilians to immediately evacuate northern Gaza may be in violation of international law, Amnesty International reported.....Read More
State orders shut down of pro-Palestine groups at universities
Gov. Ron DeSantis is shutting down pro-Palestine groups on college campuses in Florida.
In a note sent to state university system presidents, Chancellor Ray Rodrigues ordered the deactivation of groups connected to the National Students for Justice in Palestine organization. According to the memo, within the State University System of Florida, at least two campuses have active chapters, including the University of South Florida.
GW students project anti-Israel messages on campus building
George Washington University students are facing backlash after projecting anti-Israel messages on a campus building amid Israel’s ongoing conflict with Hamas, with many saying the messages were antisemitic and harmful to the community.
The Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) began projecting messages on the Gelman Library in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday night before they were shut down by the police, student newspaper The GW Hatchet reported.
“Divestment from Zionist genocide now” and “Free Palestine From the River to the Sea” were among the messages. “Glory to our martyrs” was also projected.
Black women face deadly racial disparities in breast cancer
As breast cancer deaths decline in America, racial disparities persist in the mortality rates between Black and white women.....Read More
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