Secret police visit stirs fear in Great Barrington
Catherine Rampell reports on masked, unmarked agents arriving at a Great Barrington design firm, refusing IDs or warrants, detaining a gardener, and sparking fears of a growing secret police state amid national immigration raids. The piece contrasts police secrecy with demands for accountability.
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Linda Shafiroff
Great Barrington
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Sarah Stiner
New England
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America
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Washington Post
Faithful Gaza fasters urge aid and end to U S arms
Two longtime peace activists Kathy Kelly and Mike Ferner plus four others began a 40 day fast outside the United Nations in New York City on May 22. They restrict to 250 calories daily to press for unfettered humanitarian aid to Gaza and a halt to U S arms to Israel. They note Israel's March 2 blockade after a cease fire violation.
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Kathy Kelly
Mike Ferner
U.N
New York City
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U.S
Israel
Kelly
Regents Disrespect Iowa Students Responding To Policy Proposal
Shelton Stromquist of the University of Iowa criticizes the Board of Regents for a policy proposal that questions students’ capacity for analysis of topics like implicit bias and social justice. He argues the Regents’ stance undermines free inquiry and academic freedom at state universities in Iowa City.
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Board of Regents
Iowa
Shelton Stromquist
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Brian Wilson, Beach Boys icon, dies at 82
Alyssa Rosenberg fondly recalls Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys influence from teenage anthems like Fun Fun Fun and I Get Around to quiet introspection in In My Room. The piece notes his late career resurgence and the dark period with psychologist Eugene Landy, concluding his impact on American pop remains profound.
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U.S.A
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Pet Sounds
Portland
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