Mideast desk: Americaâs Hamas Helpers
A recent lawsuit has uncovered “a fair amount of evidence” suggesting that organizations like Students for Justice in Palestine are not just pro-Hamas but also coordinate their messaging and actions with Hamas, states Commentaryâs Seth Mandel. SJP posted “We are back!!” on Instagram just minutes before the violence started, and other groups named in the lawsuit echoed Hamas’s public statements. The lawsuit alleges material support for terror, and the outcome will be decided in court. This lawsuit should serve as a wake-up call for those who have downplayed anti-Semitism in America since October 7.
Media watch: Inflammatory, Anti-Cop Coverage
According to Mike Pesca at The Free Press, New Yorkers couldn’t get an accurate story about the incident where police shot Derrell Mickles if they relied on sources like The New York Times, public radio, and social media. The Times framed the story as about a fare evader with a knife, while WNYC incorrectly reported that Mickles was legally allowed to carry the knife. Biases in the media make it difficult to get truthful reporting on important issues like police conduct.
From the right: Hope in Cuomoâs âHomelessâ Past
Reflecting on Andrew Cuomo’s founding of HELP USA in 1986, City Journalâs Stephen Eide suggests that Cuomo should revisit his past approach to homelessness as he runs for mayor. By embracing a mental-health policy that emphasizes transitional services and rejects the current Housing First regime, Cuomo can address the challenges posed by his previous mental-health policies as governor.
Conservative: Donâs Distracting Impeach Push
The Wall Street Journalâs William McGurn criticizes President Trump’s call to impeach Judge James Boasberg for blocking his deportation efforts, suggesting that it distracts from the constitutional argument at hand. McGurn argues that it is judicial overreach to prevent elected officials from implementing their policies and that the Supreme Court will ultimately decide the case.
Campus beat: Stealth Schemes To Save DEI
After the University of Pennsylvania had funds frozen for violating gender anti-discrimination policies, reports Paul de Quenoy at Chronicles, internal messages indicate that the university plans to continue its DEI work under a new name. Similar efforts are seen at Columbia University to protect federal funding while addressing issues within their DEI infrastructure. It is crucial for the federal government to monitor and ensure real institutional reform is achieved.
â Compiled by The Post Editorial Board
