This past May, I graduated from UCLA Law — not as your typical student, but as a father of four who proudly wore T-shirts with American and Israeli flags every day since October 7, 2023, to show my appreciation for America and my support of Zionism. After enduring firsthand antisemitism and religious discrimination, I sued. While sitting for the Bar this past July, I settled with UCLA for a permanent injunction and $6.13 million (In honor of the 613 commandments in the Torah). That same day, the Justice Department found UCLA in violation of federal civil rights laws. As Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon noted, “UCLA failed to take timely and appropriate action in response to credible claims of harm and hostility on its campus.” I’m grateful for the federal government’s swift investigation and actions, including freezing $584 million in grants and proposing a $1.2 billion fine, which have begun to hold UCLA accountable. This past week a federal judge’s preliminary injunction temporarily restored most of those NIH and NSF grants amid an ongoing lawsuit, this short-term reprieve doesn’t absolve the university’s civil rights violations or halt the push for lasting penalties. Yet, lawsuits from UC unions and statements from California officials, alongside criticism from some Jewish groups calling these efforts ‘misguided and punitive,’ sow cynicism about the real threats Jewish students face. Article after article and statement upon statement claim efforts to hold UCLA accountable have nefarious motivations and won’t protect Jewish students. The irony is that not holding UCLA accountable for persistent failure to address antisemitism is what truly endangers Jewish students. To those who stayed silent when Jews were excluded from campus areas and mobs called for “Intifada”: kindly sit this one out. We can debate the details and methods for addressing UCLA’s abhorrent antisemitism, but one thing is clear: UCLA’s sidestepping shouldn’t fool anyone. They’re ignoring antisemitism, rather than confronting it head-on. Even more troubling: Why are some Jewish organizations providing cover for UCLA? Ask Jewish student leaders on campus, and they’ll tell you only a handful of legacy groups have been helpful. It’s bad enough that some did nothing to empower students; now, they’re undermining our efforts. Credit: Yitzy Frankel From personal experience, I can spotlight one: the Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC). My friend Shabbos Kestenbaum and I met with SWC leaders, including the CEO, but nothing came of it. Now, they’ve “proudly” signed a letter just last month with the Jewish Public Affairs Committee (JPAC) opposing the federal funding freeze and penalty, claiming it “does not make Jewish students safer” (Blind to the reality that perhaps it’s unchecked antisemitism that is making campus unsafe for Jewish students). When I contacted them about how their support spreads lies and misinformation — directly harming Jewish students and covering up antisemitism — I got no response. SWC’s credibility is now being weaponized to shield antisemites, offering silent consent to UCLA’s inaction instead of demanding real change. The JPAC statement SWC endorses claims “meaningful progress is underway.” Here’s the reality: Governor Newsom’s “Golden State Plan to Combat Antisemitism“: This April 2024 pamphlet mentions “Islamophobia,” “Arab Americans,” “anti-Arab,” “anti-Muslim,” and “Muslim” a combined 24 times across 16 pages—undermining the supposed focus on antisemitism. It’s mostly fluff about councils making recommendations and commissions assessing data, and it’s proven ineffective at UCLA. A Letter from the UC President: It supposedly bans encampments, masking to conceal identity, and blocking campus access, while enforcing time, place, and manner restrictions. But encampments were already illegal, students are never asked to unmask, and rules are openly flouted, with little to no real enforcement. Praise for Chancellor Frenk: He “established a dedicated antisemitism initiative, suspended student groups fostering hostility toward Jews, and delivered forceful remarks.” In truth, Frenk offers empty words. His only action against SJP followed their protest at a Jewish regent’s literal doorstep, harassing him and his family. In June 2024, UCLA’s Administrative Vice Chancellor, Michael Beck, needed security guards to fend off a masked mob — protection not extended to students. That suspension? Meaningless. Less than two weeks later, SJP held another rally in the same spot as the encampment, complete with drums, megaphones, masks, and a poster glorifying Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. They marched through an academic building, pulled a fire alarm to evacuate classes, blocked streets, and assaulted people — including elbowing me and stealing my USA/Israel flag from a friend nearby — in front of UCLA security. This was one of many violations, including a grotesque 2024 rally on the anniversary of October 7. After these rallies, their gear is wheeled to the Muslim Student Association as security turns a blind eye and chases off journalists like Cam Higby. UCLA’s “response”? Sending Student Affairs Monitors to gently “cajole” the mob into compliance. I know UCLA’s apathy firsthand: UCLA refused to help press charges against encampment participants or discipline any students or faculty. As Andy Ngo reported, a law student, Taylor “Sanyika” Maloney, remains an enrolled student despite assaulting pro-Israel protesters on camera — including harassing me. She celebrated the murder of Charlie Kirk, openly supported Hamas, and advocated for killing cops. Because UCLA stonewalled law enforcement, the LA City Attorney dropped charges against her and dozens more. If UCLA truly cared, it would adopt recommendations from the Jewish Faculty Resilience Group (JFRG) as a baseline. Instead, this grassroots powerhouse, which has been at the forefront of fighting antisemitism at UCLA, has been ignored and retaliated against. Donors to large Jewish organizations: Don’t ask them what they’re doing for students — ask students what they’ve done for us. Support groups that students and faculty vouch for. UCLA’s environment silences pro-Israel voices. In May 2024, they blocked a pro-Israel speaker, as the Daily Wire reported. The Daily Wire knows UCLA’s tactics: In 2017, they dropped an unconstitutional “security fee” for Ben Shapiro’s event. In 2024, I had the honor of introducing Ben Shapiro to a packed crowd (with hundreds outside), despite UCLA’s obstacles. As a father of four children under eight — equal parts adorable and mischievous — I know misbehavior doesn’t change without consequences. Federal cuts and penalties are forcing change; they must continue despite lawsuits and smears. Research grants matter, but they should go to institutions that uphold civil rights, not violate them. Other universities, take note: Defy accountability, and pay the price. * * * Yitzy Frankel graduated from UCLA Law in May 2025 and now works in criminal defense litigation with renowned trial attorney Michael D. Schwartz. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Esther, and four young children. You can follow him on X @YitZionist. The views expressed in this piece are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Wire. Get 40% off new DailyWire+ annual memberships with code FALL40 at checkout!

New York officially has a heavyweight political bout on its hands in 2026. A new survey of New York voters shows Kathy Hochul, the incumbent Democrat governor, with just a small single-digit lead over Republican congresswoman Elise Stefanik, and also that the race could get even tighter if New York City voters elect socialist Zohran Mamdani next month. Hochul leads Stefanik 48% to 43%, according to the GrayHouse poll conducted late last month just after the governor endorsed Mamdani. Hochul finds herself in a “deeply vulnerable position,” the polling memo reviewed by The Daily Wire states, especially given underlying data points that indicate the race will only tighten. It shows, for example, that a win by Mamdani in the mayor’s race makes 47% of independent voters less willing to vote for a Democrat for governor, with only 9% saying it would make them more likely to vote Democrat. When voters were asked whether they wanted Hochul reelected or whether it was time for someone else, 59% of New York voters said it was time for anyone but Hochul. And in what the pollster calls an “informed ballot,” in which voters are polled after hearing political narratives about the candidates, including that Hochul had just endorsed Mamdani, her 5-point lead completely evaporates: in that sample, Stefanik actually takes a small half-point lead, 46.4% to 45.9%. Stefanik says the poll results should be expected, given the state of New York under single-party Democrat rule. “Kathy Hochul, the worst Governor in America, is a deeply embattled and historically unpopular failed Governor who is struggling to even gain support from her own party,” Stefanik said. “Kathy Hochul’s single party Democrat rule affordability crisis, coupled with the crime crisis from failed bail reform, combined with the sanctuary state policies, putting criminals and illegals first and New Yorkers last, is a political disaster for Hochul.” Stefanik, an Albany native who has represented upstate New York in Congress for the past decade, has risen to political stardom in recent years as a member of House leadership and close political ally of President Donald Trump. The president actually nominated her to be his ambassador to the United Nations, but she stepped down during the confirmation process to save the Republican majority, winning her allies throughout the party. She’s yet to officially launch her gubernatorial bid, but it’s considered to be a question of when she does so, not if. Hochul, who took office after her disgraced Democrat colleague Andrew Cuomo resigned over sexual harassment accusations, vastly underperformed expectations in her only election at the top of the ticket. In 2022, with polls predicting she’d win by double-digits over Republican Lee Zeldin, Hochul only won by a few percentage points. And with the state reeling during her first full term as governor, Stefanik’s team views her as vulnerable. “This poll is devastating for the Worst Governor in America,” said Alex deGrasse, a longtime Stefanik operative. “Voters want change and a Governor who will fight for them, which is why they will resoundingly reject Kathy Hochul for new leadership in Elise Stefanik if she decides to run for Governor. What is truly remarkable about this poll is that this is before Elise has even formally announced her campaign. There is a reason why Kathy is running scared.” Hochul finds herself in a precarious position, with Democrat voters in the state split between more traditional candidates and socialists like Mamdani and congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.  Asked whether they “align” more with “traditional Democrats like Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer, and Hakeem Jeffries” or “Democratic Socialists like AOC, Bernie Sanders, and Zohran Mamdani,” Democrat voters were perfectly split, 40% to 40%. Hochul’s one-time running mate Andrew Cuomo is running against Mamdani in the New York City mayoral race as an independent. Though Hochul endorsed Mamdani, she’s so politically unpopular that he was unwilling to even return the favor. Polling in recent months has shown Stefanik down double-digits, including one poll showing Hochul with a lead of 25 points, according to RealClearPolitics. The GrayHouse poll was conducted from September 20 to September 26, and had a 2.6% margin of error.

Amine Elmo moved his entire family from Canada to Florida a year ago. Although they are adjusting to the change, his son is missing his best friend. The two families coordinated and flew his best friend to Florida for a reunion. They did not tell Amine’s son. When the family went to the airport, Amine’s son was oblivious, almost walking past his friend without even noticing him. When his best friend, also eager for the reunion, tapped him on the shoulder. He turned, and the two hugged, tears of joy and smiles on their faces. @officialdonromeo He never saw this coming #POV #BestFriends #SurpriseReaction #EmotionalMoment #FYP ♬ original sound – iconic films It was only a short, four-day visit, but the two best friends packed as much into their reunion as they could. It was as if no time had passed. The boys were inseparable and had a blast. Major core memories became the order of the day. Whether they were in a science museum or walking along the sidewalk, the boys were enjoying each other’s company. Before they knew it, it was time to say goodbye. The boys weren’t ready to part, but they knew they had no choice. A final hug as they part ways. And then one more final hug because it’s just too soon. Four days were not enough time. Image from TikTok. When two kids are this close, it doesn’t seem fair to keep them apart. Unfortunately, family plans don’t always accommodate friendships. Hopefully, they will be able to plan for a longer trip next summer, either back in Canada or again in Florida. With FaceTime, Facebook Messenger, and other means of communication, at least the boys can keep in touch in between visits. Hopefully, the next reunion for these best friends lasts longer than four short days. Please share. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post “Our Son Hasn’t Seen His Best Friend From Canada Since We Moved To Florida…” appeared first on InspireMore.

When Bella Baci’s dad built the pergola in their backyard, he must have felt so proud of himself. At least, he should have! Creating something like that with your own two hands is no easy feat and deserves to be celebrated. You can imagine, then, how devastating it was to learn that a fire had broken out in the backyard. It threatened to burn down the pergola… but a nearby neighbor managed to swoop in and help put the fire out! Parts of the pergola did get damaged. But this brave neighbor was able to intervene at the perfect time, leaving most of the pergola standing. Needless to say, Bella’s family are endlessly grateful for his help. To express their gratitude, Dad did something so special, you can practically see the neighbor blush in the video below. Check it out for yourself! @bella.baci I don't think I've seen anything more wholesome in my entire life. #dadgoals #neighborgoals #foryou ♬ not a lot, just forever – Adrianne Lenker Can you imagine how that neighbor must have felt when seeing his very own plaque for the first time? Typically, people as selfless as him don’t get nearly enough recognition for all they do. So to have his very own plaque made to forever honor what he did… that is simply priceless. Neighbor Saves the Day When Fire Breaks Out at Nearby Home Bella says that she doesn’t think she’s ever “seen anything more wholesome in my entire life” — and she’s not the only one who feels that way! Her video has blown up online, allowing people from all over the chance to appreciate both this brave neighbor and kind dad. “Neighbors are so important. Where would we be without our neighbors?” someone asked in the comments. Others added, “That’s some wholesome masculinity” and “Love when humans are there for each other. We are all more alike than we realize.” You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Man Rushes To Put Out The Flames When Neighbor’s Pergola Catches Fire, So Family Does Something Special During The Rebuild appeared first on InspireMore.

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A federal judge has just sentenced Nicholas Roske — who now goes by Sophie — to only eight years in prison for his attempt to murder Justice Brett Kavanaugh in June 2022, right before the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision.Roske had armed himself with a pistol, knife, lock-picking set, duct tape, hammer, crowbar, and tactical gear after flying from California to Virginia and before taking a taxi to Kavanaugh’s address.The Department of Justice sought a much longer sentence for Roske, but Judge Deborah Boardman, a Biden appointee, said during the sentencing hearing that Roske “spontaneously confessed to and cooperated with police.”"I believe Ms. Roske understands that what she did was terribly wrong. I find her remorse sincere," Boardman said, using Roske’s new “she/her” pronouns.“Nicholas Roske, deliberately and in a premeditated manner, targeted for assassination a Supreme Court justice, Brett Kavanaugh, because of Brett Kavanaugh’s pro-life views. And yet, eight years is the entirety of the sentence that Nicholas Roske has to serve in prison with a lifetime of supervised release,” BlazeTV host Liz Wheeler comments, disturbed.“Why? Why is that? Well, I’ll tell you why that is. It’s because Nicholas Roske now identifies as a woman. ... Nicholas Roske, a biological man, has requested to be called Sophie. We on ‘The Liz Wheeler Show’ will not be honoring that request,” she continues.Boardman referred to Roske as a transgender woman throughout the hearing, and Roske’s attorneys told the court that Roske goes by the name Sophie and uses female pronouns.Boardman also claimed that she factored Trump’s executive order requiring transgender inmates to be detained in prisons that correspond to their sex at birth into her decision.“The judge is worried about his safety if he, as a man, is in a male prison. No worry, though, about the women in the women’s prisons if a biological man is incarcerated with them. Don’t worry about their vulnerability to assault, especially sexual assault. She’s worried about his safety. So she reduced his sentence because she doesn’t like President Trump,” Wheeler explains.“What she did is she legalized left-wing terrorism,” she continues. “So now, people on the left who are committing acts of violence against us, which is happening on a daily basis right now, now she has signaled to them that as long as you have openly embraced a communist ideology, the neo-Marxist ideology of queer theory, as long as you identify as transgender, then you will be held to a different standard.”“You will be actually rewarded by our justice system if you commit violence in the name of radical leftist ideology as long as you have put on the mantle of transgenderism,” she adds.Want more from Liz Wheeler?To enjoy more of Liz’s based commentary, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution, and live the American dream.

A man who performed as a drag queen was pulled from a Pride parade after he allegedly confessed to having sex with a 13-year-old child he met on a dating app. Aubrey Ghalichi, whose real name is Michael Browder, was arrested in September and charged with two counts of sexual conduct with a minor according to court records reviewed by KNXV-TV.'The crime alleged is one that we find reprehensible and entirely contrary to what Phoenix Pride stands for.'The 13-year-old told Phoenix police that he pretended to be 18 years old and sought out two men to have sex with on two different occasions, according to the documents.He did not know the identities of the men, but police were able to recover one conversation from his laptop. That conversation led to Browder, who was described by police as a "known Phoenix drag queen."In a Sept. 16 interview, Browder allegedly admitted to police that he had sex with the boy, but he claimed to have believed he was of legal age. He added that it was so dark in his apartment that it was difficult to ascertain the boy's age.He was given a $10,000 bond and would have to satisfy certain conditions if released.The organizers of the Phoenix Pride Parade announced later that Browder was no longer to appear at the event."Out of respect for our community and in alignment with our values, Phoenix Pride has removed Aubrey Ghalichi from this year's event lineup," the statement reads. "We are working diligently to update all promotional materials to reflect this change. Some items have already been updated while others distributed by outside advertisers have already gone to print and may still display their name, but please know that they will not be appearing at the Phoenix Pride Festival."RELATED: Drag queen performer defends shows for children, says drag shows teach kids that 'there are no boundaries' The statement went on to deny "misinformation" that was circulating online."It is important to emphasize that this individual has not been convicted of a crime," they added. "Their removal is based solely on the information currently available to us and our responsibility to ensure a safe and affirming environment for our community. The crime alleged is one that we find reprehensible and entirely contrary to what Phoenix Pride stands for."The Phoenix Pride Festival is scheduled for October 18 and 19.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!