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In Arkansas and across the nation, book bans are becoming more common. The American Library Association says there were almost 700 attempts to censor library materials nationwide from January to August, and more than 1,900 challenges of specific book titles. In Saline County, Patty Hector said she was removed from her position as library director for not banning books. ...

Fair-housing advocates are concerned about changes the Legislature made to tighten restrictions on emotional-support animals for Montana renters. While Montana House Bill 703 prohibits a landlord from asking detailed questions about a potential renters medical condition or diagnosis, landlords are now allowed to ask the renters health care provider if their emotional support animal is medically necessary before deciding whether to rent to a tenant. Amy Hall, a board member of the nonprofit Mon...

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New York City has seen multiple protests both for Palestine and Israel since Hamas' terror attack on October 7.

Hundreds of demonstrators from a Jewish activist group made their way into Grand Central Terminal's main concourse.

Hundreds of demonstrators from a Jewish activist group made their way into Grand Central Terminal's main concourse.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority told Newsweek that its police department arrested four people who stood on the Metro-North sign boards with banners.

Three attendees and an organizer reflect on last week’s Jewish-led Palestine protest in Washington, D.C.

British Jews came together to condemn Hamas, but concerns over Israel’s actions are being voiced

The US Capitol Police arrested about 300 people protesting inside the main rotunda of the Cannon House Office Building, demanding a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war amid a worsening humanitarian crisis. The rally was organized by Jewish anti-Zionist groups, Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) and If Not Now. They first gathered in the National Mall with a banner with red writing that said, "Our blood is the same color." They waved Palestinian flags and raised posters that read, "My grie...