What to know about “Workers Over Billionaires” protests on Labor Day Axios Nearly 1,000 ‘worker over billionaire’ actions planned for Labor Day in US The Guardian Anti-Trump Protesters Plan Mass Labor Day Demonstration: ‘Enough Is Enough’ Newsweek Labor Day protests planned for Columbus, across Ohio Ohio Capital Journal Organizations plan Unity Park protest, bridge demonstrations for Labor Day Greenville Online Source link
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Microsoft fires two more employees for participating in Palestine protests on campus
Microsoft has fired two more employees who participated in recent protests against the company’s contracts with the Israeli military and government. The two employees, Nisreen Jaradat and Julius Shan, were fired “in connection” with demonstrations that saw protesters set up encampments at Microsoft’s headquarters, according to Hossam Nasr, an organizer with the No Azure for Apartheid group. Two other Microsoft …
Read More »Microsoft’s employee protests have reached a boiling point
Some Microsoft employees are willing to risk everything to protest their employer. No Azure for Apartheid, a group led by current and former Microsoft employees, started last year as a petition to Microsoft executives. It demanded that Microsoft end all Azure contracts and partnerships with the Israeli military and government, disclose all ties, call for a ceasefire in Gaza, and …
Read More »Trump threatens to prosecute George Soros for backing protests – Axios
Trump threatens to prosecute George Soros for backing protests Axios Trump threatens charges for George Soros, frequent target of far-right ire Al Jazeera Trump Says Soros Should Be Charged Over ‘Violent Protests’ Bloomberg.com Trump says Democratic donor Soros and son should be charged with corruption, offers no evidence Reuters Trump live updates: Prez demands racketeering charges for George, Alex Soros over ‘support of Violent …
Read More »Microsoft President Brad Smith reclaims his office to address infiltration, protests, Israel contracts – GeekWire
Microsoft President Brad Smith reclaims his office to address infiltration, protests, Israel contracts GeekWire Microsoft had police remove protesters who stormed office over work with Israeli military CNBC Microsoft Investigating Employees After Gaza Protest Locks Down Building The Wall Street Journal Five current and ex-Microsoft workers arrested at sit-in over Israeli military ties The Guardian Microsoft Asked FBI for Help Tracking Palestinian Protests Bloomberg.com Source …
Read More »Microsoft Asked FBI for Help Tracking Palestinian Protests – Bloomberg.com
Microsoft Asked FBI for Help Tracking Palestinian Protests Bloomberg.com Microsoft workers occupy HQ in protest against company’s ties to Israeli military The Guardian Microsoft employee protests over Israel military ties lead to 18 arrests CNN Why does Xbox keep being cagey about discussing layoffs and Israel ties? Game Developer Arkane dev calls out Microsoft for silence over open letter protesting IDF ties Game Developer Source …
Read More »Venice’s Alberto Barbera on Oscars Race, Gaza Protests, His Mandate
Venice Film Festival artistic director Alberto Barbera does not want to overplay his hand this year, despite having assembled an embarrassment of cinematic riches. With a rich roster of hotly anticipated new movies featuring high-caliber stars like Julia Roberts, Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Andrew Garfield, George Clooney, Cate Blanchett and Emma Stone — as well as smaller titles with awards …
Read More »Microsoft employee protests lead to 18 arrests as company reviews its work with Israel’s military
Police officers arrested 18 people at worker-led protests at Microsoft headquarters Wednesday as the tech company promises an “urgent” review of the Israeli military’s use of its technology during the ongoing war in Gaza. Two consecutive days of protest at the Microsoft campus in Redmond, Washington called for the tech giant to immediately cut its business ties with Israel. But …
Read More »Over 300 protests held Saturday against Trump redistricting push – Reuters
Over 300 protests held Saturday against Trump redistricting push Reuters Protesters Gather to Oppose Trump’s Push on Redistricting The New York Times Texas Democrats who left the state over redistricting will take part in national demonstration Politico Demonstrators protest Trump-backed redistricting plans at over 200 events across the country CNN ‘Fight the Trump Takeover’: Protesters set to rally against GOP redistricting push MSNBC News Source …
Read More »"Fight the Trump Takeover" protests take on Texas redistricting vote this weekend – Axios
“Fight the Trump Takeover” protests take on Texas redistricting vote this weekend Axios DNC to help lead nationwide protests against GOP redistricting plans NBC News Three Florida cities participate in ‘Fight The Trump Takeover’ national rallies Florida Phoenix Liberal groups, DNC planning redistricting protests in 20 states The Hill States double down on redrawing congressional maps after Texas’ plan kicks off national brawl Oskaloosa Herald …
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