So many of us have been ravaged by multiple COVID infections because of this country’s atrocious response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and it’s worth noting that the students currently protesting bore some of the worst effects of the pandemic on their health and education.

The US government and the Israeli government are not only calling these students terrorists, but looking to actually criminalize them as such, and placing yet another target on top of a lifetime’s worth.

Not only are these college students not being protected, they are being demonized, gaslit, and psychologically tortured by the entire American establishment across media, politics, and liberal institutions.

Harvesting #Damask Roses #Idlib #Syria 💚

What our campus looks like as of 5pm.

Respect to those protesting on American campuses against genocide, and in Georgia against Russian influence, and in Idlib against Jolani, and in Suwayda against Assad. Every age is an age of protest, and potential victory.

Harvesting roses in the countryside of northern Idlib.
Beautiful is Syria 💖

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#Syria

The #Rukban refugee camp has been under complete starvation siege by the Assad regime with trading routes blocked since 10Apr2024. If food won’t be allowed in shortly, the situation will become critical as people have no stocked supplies at all.

Photo by local resident

The billionaires who fund AIPAC are not only concerned about protecting Israel's actions in Gaza — they also want to protect corporate interests.

That's why they are targeting progressive lawmakers who stand up for the working class and take on powerful special interests.

New York police in full riot gear stormed Columbia University Tuesday night, arresting scores of students camping out & occupying a building for Gaza. Journalism student Gillian Goodman and Jewish Voice for Peace member Cameron Jones describe what’s happening on their campus.

Peaceful protest is a human right.
Freedom of speech is a human right.
Freedom of expression is a human right.

Universities should respect the right to protest. trib.al/wtg4B1S

Gen Z, we love you! Thank you students! From elder activists.

I am horrified by the violent actions of police at US universities smashing protests against an ongoing #genocide perpetrated by a foreign country. Such a dystopian reality.
May students and faculty members be safe.
May the genocide end.
May justice and reason prevail.…

I live by Columbia. Tonight I went for a walk & saw 10+ blocks rapidly barricaded, dozens of police vehicles flying by, large groups of NYPD in riot gear gathering.
I study protest in E Europe. What I saw tonight was some of the most wildly disproportionate policing I've seen
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I’m as guilty as anyone of thinking of my Columbia University undergraduates as “kids.” But here is what I’ve seen them do in the last two weeks: (1/10)

Pretty wild. April 30, 1968 - NYPD bust of Hamilton Hall protestors at Columbia University.

April 30, 2024 - NYPD bust of Hamilton Hall at Columbia University.
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According to Human Rights Watch, the #EU is considering declaring parts of #Syria as 'safe' for returns -- potentially 'as soon as this week.'

Nothing could be further from the truth, as the #Assad regime's crimes & predation remains as acute as ever & 99% of refugees refuse to return today.

The entire world should be shocked by the level of violence that a Democratic Mayor, Governor, and President are willing to use to stop students from criticizing America’s support for Israel.

Doctors need to have access to serve the basic humanitarian needs of civilians in #Rukban camp.

The US state department is standing in the way of this humanitarian project that will save lives.
#BringDoctorsToRukban
Voice of Rukban | صوت الركبان Syrian Emergency Task Force

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