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What to know about "Workers Over Billionaires" protests on Labor Day – Axios

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 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 …

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Microsoft’s employee protests have reached a boiling point

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Venice’s Alberto Barbera on Oscars Race, Gaza Protests, His Mandate

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 …

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Microsoft employee protests lead to 18 arrests as company reviews its work with Israel’s military

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 …

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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 …

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"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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