Hi all. Nerdy policy wonk who follows Congress closely weighing in with a thread on legislation (getting no media coverage) moving rapidly through Congress that targets US non-profit orgs, with the immediate & explicit target being orgs involved in Palestine protesting.

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Also over the weekend in Gaza, the IDF bombed Rafah, killing 22 Palestinians, 18 of them children.

But according to the Mayor, Governor, and President, the bigger offense this weekend was… protesting these killings.

when me and the fellas want that opaque and melancholy yet melodic vibe

Explaining the seder plate at the Columbia encampment. These students truly embody the meaning of Passover in their provisional seder and their commitment to liberation.

another photo that will be seared into my mind forever

Jewish students are safe from discrimination when all students are safe from discrimination.

When Jewish students are singled out — either for protection or for discrimination — they are made less safe. Period.

Hochul didn't do any of this when pro-Palestine protesters at Columbia were sprayed with Skunk that left some hospitalized. When I asked if she planned to visit students, she said she had none at the time. If she ever did visit Columbia, Hochul did not publicize it like this

Just got back from the Columbia encampment. Students feeding one another, sitting in tents, chanting about divestment. If I didn't know better than to form my impression from what I saw on the news/twitter or what I heard from the White House (?!), I might never have come!