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POLITICS2d agoChildren’s authors sue LA over library’s cancellation of Read Palestine Week eventTwo children’s book authors sued Los Angeles after its public library canceled a virtual conversation featuring Palestinian stories after one library staffer accused the authors of having “strong terrorist ties” and holding “virulently antisemitic views.” The Guardian reported Tuesday that authors Jenan Matari and Nora Lester Murad sued the city and accused it of discrimination,…The Hill
POLITICS2d agoA political veto over NIH grants could leave East Palestine in the darkThe research that serves us is exactly the kind of work that could land on a veto list.The Hill
WORLD6d agoNor’easter cancels Ed Sheeran concerts at Gillette Stadium after controversy over Macklemore, PalestineEd Sheeran has canceled his concerts at Gillette Stadium near Boston this weekend because of an incoming nor’easter storm. The canceled shows follow controversy after the artist Macklemore was dropped from the bill following his comments supporting the pro-Palestinian movement at a concert this month. Tour promoter Messina Touring said in an Instagram post that…The Hill
POLITICSSep 23Canada pledges aid for Palestine as UK and France demand action at UNGAFrance's Macron says suffering in Gaza should 'shame all of us' as Canada's Carney pledges $71m for two-state efforts.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 20Pro-Palestine protesters demonstrate outside Ed Sheeran concertPro-Palestine protesters rallied outside Ed Sheeran’s solo concert in Philadelphia.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDSep 19Pop, Protests & Palestine: Ed Sheeran’s Moral MazeA clash over music, politics and Palestine is putting freedom of expression in the spotlight. Macklemore’s outspoken support for Palestinians has sparked a backlash around Ed Sheeran’s US tour, raising a bigger question: should artists be expected to take a political stand, or are they equally free to stay silent? France 24’s Gavin Lee is joined by Dr Adam Behr, Reader in Music, Politics and Society at Newcastle University, to discuss the controversy.France 24 [en]
WORLDSep 16Ed Sheeran: All supporting acts quit tour over Macklemore Palestine controversyEd Sheeran’s US tour has been plunged into chaos after all four supporting acts withdrew on Tuesday in solidarity with US rapper Macklemore, who had earlier been dropped from the tour after making comments in support of Palestine. Irish acts Aaron Rowe and Beoga, the Danish band Lukas Graham and American singer Finneas all said they would no longer be performing.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 16The artists who pulled out of Ed Sheeran’s tour over PalestineSupporting acts of Sheeran's US tour have quit in solidarity with Macklemore, banned for saying 'Free Palestine'.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDSep 14Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour following Palestine advocacyGillette Stadium owner cites concerns over Macklemore's rhetoric as reason for barring him from performances.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDSep 14Macklemore says Robert Kraft, stadium owners fueled his ouster from Ed Sheeran’s tour over call to ‘free Palestine’Rapper Macklemore said Monday that stadium owners, among them Robert Kraft of the New England Patriots, fueled his ouster from pop star Ed Sheeran’s ongoing tour following his pro-Palestinian advocacy. In a post on Instagram, the Seattle rapper said that Sheeran “and his team have made the decision to remove me from The Loop tour.”…The Hill
POLITICSSep 7Hollywood blacklisting: Susan Sarandon shares her support for Palestine has cost her film rolesThe 79-year-old actress has been vocal with her support for Palestine amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza and shared that her activism carries professional consequences. Her comments follow several artists coming to the defence of actor Mark Ruffalo, who has also been the victim of a "smear campaign".EuroNews [en]