The universities have adopted a Marxist oppressor-oppressed model of governance‚ and it is destroying them. In their world‚ the fascist Palestinians are the oppressed‚ and the Jews who were brutally attacked are the oppressors. Harvard President Claudine Gay admits that certain statements are anti-Semitic and even call for clear murder against Jews. However‚ when confronted […] The post Oppressor-Oppressed News: University Presidents Are Confused appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ripped a reporter on Tuesday who suggested that Muslims are facing a similar threat level as Jews are right now in the wake of Hamas’ October 7 terrorist attack against Israel. The reporter asked DeSantis at a press conference about the alleged “increase in violence to Muslims and Muslim schools‚” which comes as there has been a dramatic increase in anti-Semitic incidents worldwide over the last two months. “Yeah‚ that is not true‚” DeSantis said. “They are not experiencing the similar threats. … Are those students being chased for their lives in some of these universities around the country? They had the pro-Israel rally in Washington‚ D.C.‚ I didn’t see any hate there. I saw American flags. I saw Israel flags. I saw that.” “I think that’s a totally false equivalence‚ and that’s what Biden has done‚” he continued. “Biden has responded to the unprecedented spike in anti-Semitic fervor around the world‚ and even in this country‚ he’s responded by saying that the real problem is Islamophobia. They are not the same thing. That’s just not what’s happening‚ like it’s happening here in the United States — and in Florida‚ obviously‚ we have areas that are targeted.” “I don’t think those are the same‚ and I think that there’s one vein of hate that is predominating over all others right now‚ and that is anti-Semitism‚” he added. DeSantis said that the explosion in anti-Semitic incidents in the wake of the October 7 attacks has been so drastic‚ it has surprised a lot of people who already “were very concerned about this issue.” “The number of — the percentage of crimes against people based on identity — Jews always lead that overwhelmingly in America and around the world‚” he concluded. “But in America‚ not even close. There’s not even a close second. That’s just the fact on it.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP WATCH: Apparently pro-Hamas journo: "You've talked a lot about protecting Jewish schools… what about the increase in violence to Muslims and Muslim schools?"@GovRonDeSantis: "Are those students being chased for their lives on… universities?" Watch his full response: pic.twitter.com/U0EFe84e8c — Jeremy Redfern (@JeremyRedfernFL) December 5‚ 2023

Three top American University presidents balked during a congressional hearing on Tuesday when questioned several times if students calling for the “genocide of Jews” warrants a violation of their respective campus’ codes of conduct. Harvard University President Claudine Gay‚ MIT University President Sally Kornbluth‚ and University of Pennsylvania President Elizabeth Magill testified during a Committee on Education &; the Workforce hearing on “Holding Campus Leaders Accountable and Confronting Antisemitism.” The university officials spoke about the rise of anti-Semitism on their campuses as Israel enters its third month of war with Hamas after the terrorist militant group launched a brutal invasion against the Jewish state on October 7. New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik asked each president a number of times to answer “yes or no” if calling for the genocide of Jews violated the schools’ code of conduct or rules regarding bullying and harassment. However‚ the university officials asserted it all depends on context‚ noting that the officials would take action if the speech became conduct. 🚨🚨🚨Presidents of @Harvard @MIT and @Penn REFUSE to say whether “calling for the genocide of Jews” is bullying and harassment according to their codes of conduct. Even going so far to say it needs to turn to “action” first. As in committing genocide. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND… pic.twitter.com/hUY3SgoOOi — Rep. Elise Stefanik (@RepStefanik) December 5‚ 2023 As the war overseas continues‚ the conflict has only further divided Americans on U.S. soil‚ including college students nationwide who have gathered in protest to chant “intifada” — or the “genocide of Jews” — on campus. Roughly 3 out of every 4 Jewish college students report they have either experienced anti-Semitism or seen others victimized by it on their campus since the conflict in Israel erupted earlier this year. According to a study conducted by the Anti-Defamation League and Hillel International‚ nearly 73% of Jewish students — a rise from 63% in 2021 — say they have been victimized or witnessed another student experience anti-Semitism. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Jewish students who felt safe on their campus dropped from 67% before the Hamas terror attack to 46% afterward. Harvard student Jonathan Frieden told Fox News he walks by crowds of people chanting “from the river to the sea” every week on his way to class. “I talk to my Jewish friends on campus every day‚” he said. “They tell me how afraid they are to go to class.” Charlie Covit‚ a student activist for the Israel on Campus Coalition‚ said in a statement to Fox News Digital that while Gay’s “willingness to call chants of ‘Intifada’ and other hateful antisemitic speech ‘abhorrent’ is reassuring … the next step is action.” “When students are saying ‘from the river to the sea‚ Palestine will be Arab’ and clearly calling for violence against Jewish communities — and even interrupting classes to do so — we need to hear Harvard clearly state how it will discipline those who are voicing these hateful views‚” Covit said. Stefanik‚ a Harvard University alumnus‚ accused her alma mater of enabling “far-left” anti-Semitism in an op-ed in the Harvard Crimson‚ the school’s student newspaper. “Today‚ Harvard University has been so corrupted by its apparent desperation to appease the far-left that its moral compass has been long forgotten‚” she wrote. “It is profoundly disappointing to see Harvard University‚ a prestigious institution which we care so deeply about‚ devolve from fostering an age of American independence into an institution that enables abhorrent antisemitism.” She drew attention to Gay’s response to dozens of student organizations at the school signing on to a statement alleging Israel was “entirely responsible for all unfolding violence” after the Hamas terrorist attacks. “While this statement is sickening and multiple groups have since retracted their signatures‚ what is worse is the failure of Harvard’s leadership to immediately condemn the statement‚” Stefanik wrote. “Harvard’s silence created a vacuum in which heinous antisemitism echoes loudly.”

'We prevented a peace deal and we extended the war‚ and we killed all these people'

Six kittens living under a porch with a cat found a fresh start just in time. The smallest kitty has the biggest voice. EmiliexFostersSix kittens were found living under a porch with their semi-feral mom. Their caretaker contacted local animal rescuers‚ hoping to get them the best life possible.Once the kittens started eating independently‚ the mama cat was spayed and ready to move on from motherhood. Likely having raised multiple litters‚ she could finally enjoy being a cat again and have all the food to herself.Emilie Rackovan‚ an animal welfare professional‚ responded to the rescue request. "It was time to get these kittens into foster so they could be socialized and adopted‚" Emilie shared. Six kittens and their mom were found living under a porchEmiliexFostersWith little human interaction‚ the kittens were wary of people. Emilie placed a can of sardines near their hideout‚ hoping to draw them out. Only half of the litter was brave enough to sneak a bite.Emilie waited by a jagged opening leading to the crawlspace and was able to grab the first three kittens‚ much to their chagrin. The other three were more elusive and refused to come out. EmiliexFosters"I ended up coming back a few hours later. Finally‚ one by one‚ they went into a drop trap." When all the kittens were secured‚ Emilie let out a celebratory laugh.After a long day‚ the kittens had a clean‚ quiet space indoors‚ plenty of good food‚ and a dedicated person to cater to their every whim. EmiliexFosters"They weren't quite sure about me when they first arrived but were warming up super fast."One of the kittens‚ Beatrice‚ was significantly smaller than her siblings. She took a nosedive after arriving‚ requiring immediate critical intervention. EmiliexFosters"She was lethargic‚ not moving around‚ and had a low temperature. I got her right into my incubator and began 'fading kitten protocol‚' where I worked to slowly bring up her blood sugar and temperature."After six long‚ exhausting hours‚ Beatrice perked up and could stand on all fours with her newfound strength. BeatriceEmiliexFosters"She finally turned a corner‚ and when she was feeling better‚ boy‚ does she have a lot to say."While Beatrice was in the incubator to help her recover‚ she didn't go unnoticed. The moment she saw her foster mom‚ she screamed at the top of her lungs. Beatrice recovering in an incubator‚ she was tiny but mighty EmiliexFostersHer meow was a cross between a rusty gate creaking and a cicada.Beatrice swiped at the glass door with her paws while she roared with all her might. She wouldn't let up until the door was opened. Beatrice has a big voiceEmiliexFostersOnce she graduated into a playpen‚ she waddled around‚ loudly announcing her arrival. When Beatrice was well enough to rejoin her siblings‚ despite still being the tiniest‚ her voice never diminished.Beatrice was about half the size of her littermates and had much catching up to do. EmiliexFostersAt eight weeks old‚ her siblings had reached two pounds‚ but she had yet to break one pound."She remains in good spirits. Thankfully‚ she's eating well and is super active‚ and of course‚ her voice is still very much intact." EmiliexFostersHerbert‚ Elmer‚ Myrtle‚ and Phyllis were adopted three days ago. Beatrice still has some growing to do. She's determined to become the fluffiest‚ most adorable loaf of feline perfection.These beautiful kittens will spend their first holiday season in loving homes. Top: Beatrice‚ Myrtle‚ Gladys; Bottom: Herbert‚ Elmer‚ and PhyllisEmiliexFostersShare this story with your friends. More on Emilie's fosters on Instagram.Related story: Guy Plans to Adopt a Cat and a Kitten but Can't Leave the Rest of Litter Behind‚ So He Takes Them All

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CNN’s Jake Tapper did his level best to contain himself upon hearing U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) say that he thought and hoped every House Democrat would vote to support his resolution condemning Hamas’ use of rape and sexual violence against Israeli women during and after the atrocities of October 7th.  Watch as Tapper offers Moskowitz an offline wager to close the interview‚ the closest thing to the “First Time?” meme you’ll see on cable news:  JAKE TAPPER: You think every House Democrat’s going to vote for that? That resolution against- against Hamas using rape and sexual violence? Every single one?  U.S. REP. JARED MOSKOWITZ: I would hope so. I mean‚ if they vote present‚ then obviously‚ they’re going to have to answer to the women of America.  TAPPER: I might be willing to do a wager with you offline. Democratic Congressman Jared Moskowitz. Thanks so much for your time. The interview was set up by U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal’s horrendous both-sidesing on CNN State of the Union‚ when asked about Hamas’ use of rape as a war tactic by Dana Bash. Actually‚ very little of it was devoted to Jayapal. Tapper quickly shifted to pointing to Republicans linked to noted anti-semite Nick Fuentes- a both-sidesing of anti-semitism given the reason for the resolution. Despite Tapper’s leading‚ Moskowitz remained balanced in his criticism of anti-semitism‚ calling it a bipartisan issue. Towards the end‚ Tapper asks Moskowitz whether he thinks every Dem will line up for the bill: not once‚ but twice. Moskowitz blinked‚ and Tapper took the easy money. Exit question: will Tapper run a parlay on the over/under of Squad members voting “nay”?  Click “expand” to view the full transcript of the aforementioned interview as aired on CNN’s The Lead With Jake Tapper on Tuesday‚ December 5th‚ 2023: JAKE TAPPER: In our World lead today‚ the House passed a Republican-led resolution condemning anti-semitism‚ while two House Democrats plan to introduce a resolution this week condemning Hamas' use of sexual violence and rape against Israeli women and girls. Sexual violence and rape typically an easy thing to condemn‚ one would think‚ full stop. But the resolution has been drafted in the wake of these comments on CNN from Progressive Caucus chair Pramila Jayapal.  U.S. REP. PRAMILA JAYAPAL (D-WA): Rape is horrific‚ sexual assault is horrific‚ it happens in war situations‚ terrorist organizations like Hamas obviously are using these as tools. However‚ I think we have to be balanced about bringing in the outrageous things against Palestinians.  TAPPER: The congresswoman today released a statement defending these remarks saying‚ “I understand that I have critics who disagree with me on policy but for them to insinuate that I would think‚ say or act in any way that equivocates on rape is outrageous and completely inconsistent with my record and life's work”‚ unquote. Democratic Congressman Jared Moskowitz of Florida is here to discuss- he and a couple of Republicans are backing a commission to study acts of anti-semitism in the United States. Congressman‚ what was your response when you watched that interview with Congresswoman Jayapal and what was your reaction to her statement today?  U.S. REP. JARED MOSKOWITZ (D-FL): Well‚ look. I’m happy she put out that statement‚ I’m happy she clarified it because‚ by the way when you watch the interview‚ I mean‚ it wasn't confusing just to viewers. I mean‚ boy. Dana Bash was even bewildered by the response‚ it was almost like the congresswoman was concerned that she was criticizing Hamas too much and wanted to make sure that she gave Israel equal time for her criticism‚ because she kept trying to change the subject back to Israel‚ like‚ “Oh‚ well‚ October 7th happened a long time ago‚ let's just talk about yesterday”. And‚ so‚ look. You can’t just be that when it happens to women‚ except for Jews‚ we have a different rule. This is not something that has been disputed‚ by the way. At all. But- look. The UN has shown that it was difficult to condemn this act‚ I mean‚ the UN could barely condemn Hamas‚ and so this is something that we are seeing out there‚ and it- borderlines blatant double standard for Israel and borderlines anti-semitism.  TAPPER: Do you think the Democratic party has an anti-semitism problem?  MOSKOWITZ: Well‚ of course. Anti-semitism is a bipartisan issue‚ okay? Let's not pretend like it’s- it’s just my friends who like to have dinner‚ you know‚ with Holocaust deniers at Mar-a-Lago. This is a bipartisan issue‚ and the problem is Democrats only wanted to call out‚ you know‚ Marjorie Taylor Greene and Paul Gosar and Trump when they do it‚ and they don’t want to call it out when it’s in their own party. But‚ you know‚ it's easy to do it when it's across the aisle. It’s much harder to do it when it’s coming from within your own house. And I just think that it wasn't acceptable before October 7th‚ but if October 7th isn’t a wake-up call for the Jewish community and for other people who care about hatred and bigotry‚ not just in this country but around the world‚ we have to call it out even when it's coming from our friends. It’s uncomfortable‚ especially with people you have to work with‚ that live in your own home or that‚ hey‚ you serve in Congress with‚ and that you serve on committees with- you might sit next to them. We have to point out to them that it’s unacceptable. This would never be happening with another minority group. This would never be happening if this was coming- if this was about racism‚ we would never be seeing this. But when it comes to Jews and anti-semitism‚ you know‚ there seems to be a completely different standard. TAPPER: So you mentioned Paul Gosar and Marjorie Taylor Greene‚ both of whom attended this white supremacist convention hosted by Nick Fuentes‚ who also dined with Donald Trump. Nick Fuentes is a notorious Holocaust denier who is racist‚ who is anti-semitic‚ and he's been talking to people in the Texas Republican party‚ launch- which resulted in the Texas state GOP’s executive committee- somebody trying to propose a ban on associating with Nazi sympathizers and Holocaust deniers‚ and that was rejected‚ that ban. You know‚ a prominent conservative activist caught meeting with Nick Fuentes. But Texas Republicans thought a ban on fraternizing with Nazis might be a slippery slope‚ or too vague‚ and I have to say‚ I haven't gone around to every Texas Republican or every Republican in Congress to ask them what they think‚ but it doesn't seem too heavy a lift to say that you shouldn’t be fraternizing with holocaust deniers and fraternizing with Nazis.  MOSKOWITZ: Yeah‚ this is the first time I've heard someone say that we don't want to do something with Nazis because that might be a slippery slope. A slippery slope to where? I mean‚ we are talking about Nazis. I mean‚ that used to be something that automatically people would say that this is unacceptable. But no. I mean‚ look- Nick Fuentes went to Mar-a-Lago and had tea and dinner with the former president. So did Kanye West. The right in this country has a problem when it comes to these neo-Nazis. We've seen the rallies and the marches‚ in Florida and other places‚ and we see people in the Republican Party just be silent. And they are silent because unfortunately those are their voters. And the same thing is happening on the Democratic party when we see cease-fire rallies and marches‚ which is a foreign policy issue‚ but we see people in that crowd holding signs that say “kill the Jews” and “cleanse the Jews”‚ we don't see a lot of people on the left calling that out. Just quiet about it. Like‚ eh‚ “the signs didn't happen”. Or when we see posters of hostages being ripped off of light poles around this country‚ as if Jews don't exist- that they need to be erased. Again‚ we see people on the left just ignoring it and being quiet‚ and we have to call it out. This can’t be normalized. And so this is a bipartisan issue. You know‚ we are losing bipartisanship in this country. It's unfortunate that the one place that we see it is when it comes to being an anti-semite.  TAPPER: Do you think that when your two colleagues- your two Democratic colleagues introduce a resolution condemning Hamas' use of sexual violence and rape against Israeli women- do you think that Democrats are going to- there are going to be some Democrats that vote against it?  MOSKOWITZ: No‚ I think they'll all vote for it‚ because I think actually they saw what happened and obviously‚ I think the congresswoman’s clarification is extremely helpful but this is part of a pattern‚ right? This is not just happening all of a sudden. We’ve seen a pattern of this. That there's a double standard. Even how Israel is being criticized in this war. Look‚ Israel's not perfect. But‚ I mean‚ Israel has to live up to the highest of the high standards that the United States could not meet or any other country could not meet. And so‚ that’s just something that we deal with- the reality of being a Jew in this country every single solitary day around the world and even in Congress‚ is that there is just a different standard. We saw just a couple of years ago‚ we tried to pass a anti-semitism resolution when Democrats had control of Congress and we couldn't get that done by- unless we put every other group in there simultaneously. And so there’s always a watering down‚ that “oh‚ it's not as bad” or “don't worry‚ it’s just the Jews”‚ and this is something that the Jewish community is starting to rally around and starting to amplify‚ because October 7th showed the Jewish community that‚ yeah‚ the Holocaust was a long time ago but there are people who will still carry those same sentiments today around the world and in this country‚ Jake.  TAPPER: You think every House Democrat’s going to vote for that? That resolution against- against Hamas using rape and sexual violence? Every single one?  MOSKOWITZ: I would hope so. I mean‚ if they vote present‚ then obviously‚ they’re going to have to answer to the women of America.  TAPPER: I might be willing to do a wager with you offline. Democratic Congressman Jared Moskowitz. Thanks so much for your time. MOSKOWITZ: Thanks‚ Jake.  

Actress Angelina Jolie said that she plans to move away from California because Hollywood was "not a healthy place." She made the comments in an interview with the Wall Street Journal Magazine published on Tuesday. Jolie explained that her divorce with movie star Brad Pitt prevented her from leaving the state. “It’s part of what happened after my divorce. I lost the ability to live and travel as freely‚" said Jolie. "I will move when I can. I grew up in quite a shallow place‚" she added. "Of all the places in the world‚ Hollywood is not a healthy place. So you seek authenticity.”Elsewhere in the interview‚ she explained that she didn't care much about the celebrity culture in Hollywood because she was raised in it. “Because I grew up around Hollywood‚ I was never very impressed with it‚" said Jolie. "I never bought into it as significant or important.”She said she does not have much of a social life‚ doesn't date‚ and says her closest friends are her six children. “We’re seven very different people‚ which is our strength‚" she explained. Jolie made headlines in November when she posted a message on Instagram criticizing Israel for its lethal military response to the terrorist attack from Hamas militants. Jon Voight‚ her father‚ publicly berated her for the statement. “I am very disappointed that my daughter‚ like so many‚ has no understanding of God's honor‚ God's truths‚" Voight said in a video posted to social media. “This is about destroying the history of God's land‚ the holy land‚ the land of the Jews. This is justice for God's children of the holy land‚ Israel." Here's more about Jolie's interview: Angelina Jolie Reveals Plans to LEAVE Hollywood After Divorce Battle | E! News www.youtube.com Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!