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Palestinian student Mahmoud Khalil abducted by ICE over Columbia University protests

Welcome to AmeriKKKa, the home of White mass shooters and land of “No black lives matter.” We have been taught that America is the land of the free and the home of the brave, but I’m having a hard time believing that statement in light of what…

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2,500 Ohioans and 80 organizations: Ohio stands with Immigrants

“We affirm that migration is a basic act of being human.” So begins a letter to state and local officials, signed by 80 institutions and 2,500 Ohioans from 69 counties. “Our state is made better, stronger and more…

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Ohio students keep the pressure on extremist politicians–make Ohio Statehouse the #1 spring break destination

Despite spring break in full swing at campuses across Ohio, including the Ohio State University, Ohio University, Cleveland State University, and Kent State University,  dozens of students gathered at the Ohio Statehouse to testify against…

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Naftali Bennett

War Criminal or Guest Speaker? The Backlash Against Naftali Bennett on U.S. Campuses

Approximately 100 students and community members gathered outside OSU Hillel Wednesday, March 5 in protest of former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, who was set to speak to students and members of the hillel community. The demonstration…

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