Campus Crackdown: 300+ Arrested in Police Raids on Columbia & CCNY to Clear Gaza Encampments

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New York police in full riot gear stormed Columbia University and the City College of New York Tuesday night, arresting over 300 students to break up Gaza solidarity encampments on the two campuses. The police raid began at the request of Columbia President Minouche Shafik, who has also asked the police to remain a presence on campus until at least May 17 to ensure solidarity encampments are not reestablished before the end of the term. Police also raided CUNY after the administration made a similar call for the police to enter campus. Democracy Now! was on the streets outside Columbia on Tuesday night and spoke with people who were out in support of the student protests as police were making arrests. We also speak with two Columbia University students who witnessed the police crackdown. “When the police arrived, they were extremely efficient in removing all eyewitnesses, including legal observers,” says journalism student Gillian Goodman, who has been covering the protests for weeks and who says she and others slept on campus in order to be able to continue coverage and avoid being locked out. We also hear from Cameron Jones, a Columbia College student with Jewish Voice for Peace, who responds to claims of antisemitism, saying, “There is a large anti-Zionist Jewish voice on campus, and it’s also important to recognize the difference between anti-Zionism and antisemitism.”
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[@carycunningham9510]

"When exposing a crime is treated as committing a crime, you are being ruled by criminals." ~ Edward Snowden

[@slabo8226]

Yes, that certainly applies to pro-Palys, whose demonstrations benefit only repressive, Islamic jihadist governments.

[@MAGASTRIKETEAM]

Yes it's shameful how the crimes of 0ct7 are being covered up, good point! 😂 🇮🇱

[@freegeorgia4808]

The crime is the antisemitic neo nazi socialist at universities inciting violence against Jews. There is no other crime. The gas lighting and misinformation pushed by left wing extremist is rediculous. Archeology and history lays out the truth. The Jews were there thousands of yeara before there were arab Muslims in Palestine. The entire area was colonized by vast Islamic armies. The Jews got their homeland back. Progressives have exposed the racist they truly are.

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[@awilson816aw]

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[@Stop-and-listen]

“The biggest insult to the memory of the Holocaust is not denying it but using it as an excuse to commit genocide against the Palestinian people.” - Norman Finkelstein.

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Who cares what Norman says

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[@jhegre]

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[@erinmac4750]

Thank you, Democracy Now, for being the voice of freedom and justice.

[@kaecake9575]

“The further a society drifts from the truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.” 🇵🇸

[@julibrown6984]

So True

[@victorbernard1256]

Agreed and the truth is destroying property and intimidating other students is not free speech, it’s a crime

[@HarrySmith-hr2iv]

@@victorbernard1256 Israeli authorities and USA Police (who are slaves of the Zionists) physically intimidate students, and cause property destruction as they attempt to herd students into confined areas. Where the police can then kick, taser, punch and bully the students. Got it?

[@MAGASTRIKETEAM]

Trump2024

[@ocacruises]

​@@victorbernard1256 I agree. The police need to stop committing crimes against these students

[@gerardguida7727]

America better start ACTING LIKE AMERICA! AND STOP THIS SHIT!

[@shaundudley4576]

This is and always was America

[@Merzui-kg8ds]

Stop what shit? Which of these acts do you label as shit?

[@billylewis9174]

@@Merzui-kg8ds destroying public property and interrupting law abiding citizens!

[@ES-fr3yz]

America acting like America led to this.

[@I.Pierce]

The U.S. government has been heavilt infiltrated by "israeli" dual nationals. Good luck to us.

[@akandarabbi980]

Salute you American students. You are the lighthouse of hope, love and justice in the world.

[@TCsGirl]

You should be ashamed of encouraging this hate!

[@antoniorocha9438]

The same thing happened in HK was glorified by US Congress, but now in the US campus the government can't accept their voices.

[@ggttuuxx]

In HK there were in fact a lot of paid violent agitators. They broke in, destroyed and burned shops. The US students are well behaved and peaceful. So not exactly the same. But you're correct that while US Politicians cheered on the HK protests, they silent and shut down the US Anti-Genocide protests.

[@tmpqtyutmpqty4733]

Imagine forcing people to fund a genocide and then arrest them if they dare to protest

[@spiritualpath8888]

@@brentdubecalgary5084no one believes the pariah state anymore

[@jacobedward2401]

​@@brentdubecalgary5084Netanyahu funded Hamas in order to break up the Palestinian resistance. He made everything 100 times worse, and he needs to be tried for war crimes.

[@user-xc1tf7zk8g]

​@@spiritualpath8888because islamist terrorist hamas propoganda is working

[@OneTwoMark]

lol a genocide which they airdropped millions of flyers to civilians to before an attack so could get out. If the Palestinians denounced hamas, the war would stop. You people are beyond deluded sheep, I don’t know what to call you anymore.

[@SAMARTBO]

@@brentdubecalgary5084 who genocide who ?

[@raskollij6075]

Parents need to start mass court cases against this.... abandon these unconscionable institutions now!

[@raskollij6075]

These institutions are all Zionist established and run anyways. They are not for the people

[@raskollij6075]

I'm wondering where the parents at?

[@negrevallsette2980]

Supporting their children effort to be once again in the right side of history like in vietnam war

[@wild07child]

Or they can teach their children to protest peacefully and not step on the rights of other students. Parents can teach their children respect.

[@raskollij6075]

@@wild07child I'm a witness. The protests are peaceful and happy singing until police come and starts aggression under the orders of administration who are surely Zionists. The truth is what's really hurting. Hypocrites I wonder how they stay alive with such hearts in their stomach

[@sakibrahman5614]

Lol, NYC police can't fight the thieves and thugs but proudly defeats the students.

[@shahlachoudhry5999]

Because students are innocent 😢😢

[@remember_the_alamo1022]

Lame. Try again.

[@frankaczmarek3042]

The government sends the STORM TRUPERS to pacifie the students who peacefully protest against GENOCIDE!

[@auroradawn4531]

@@remember_the_alamo1022anti justice, anti peace, anti humanity.

[@MrTemalaRotca]

@@remember_the_alamo1022lame try again

[@Peekaboo-Kitty]

These Students have more honor and integrity than Politicians!

[@freegeorgia4808]

Jeesh. I thought progressives said nazis have no rights. Well these neo nazis are pushing hate antisemitism and inciting hate crimes with completely false "facts"

[@switch1237]

❤

[@victorbernard1256]

That’s like saying they are more honest than liars and thieves. Doesn’t mean much

[@evansusmc]

No they don't. They are just a bunch of spoiled brats.

[@carolyntoms8461]

Enforcing the law is now being called police brutality, this is ridiculous. These students think they have more rights than anyone else. This reporter isn't unbiased.

[@nilaja-itsmylife]

Amy still on the ground 🪖 Love it!! 💪🏽✨💯

[@danielcaraveo4844]

She's a complete badass! Cheers mate.

[@pieterotten3848]

Not under....

[@Christo67_]

It's All Fake. Paid Protesters...They all all Jews...

[@thebritons]

@@danielcaraveo4844 took the words from my mouth! the coolest alive

[@user-je7et4ns3x]

No freedom of speech, no democracy.

[@spiderjerusalem6887]

wahhhhhh the consequences of our actionsssss

[@GenghisKen]

Hate speech is not free speech

[@thatderangedbunny]

Show me where your speech is being denied.

[@dianaszilagyi5688]

​@@thatderangedbunny Any criticism of Israel is labeled anti semitic to shut down any discussion

[@reefkeef]

Womp womp, no freedom from consequences. The moment they started violence, they lost all credibility

[@brunojvaldez7277]

God bless morals and humanity stop the genocide then stop the occupation.

[@evansusmc]

These little brats have stopped nothing. Just made things worse.

[@cosmesanchez17]

Wow. Amy in her old age still advocating like when she was younger, so brave.

[@aviannte]

Not just advocating but being directly on the ground while reporting, too. An impressive and inspiring sight to behold. An icon.

[@backinblack03]

So dumb

[@St_Fish]

Democracy Now and Al Jazeera put establishment media to shame. Solidarity from Canada!

[@brentdubecalgary5084]

Im Canada also and this site is funded by Hamas and the other anti Israeli it’s a joke

[@katherinedohnalek7982]

Al Jazeera is famous for it's propaganda and twisting the truth to make Muslims look good.

[@willieduffie4967]

Indeed 👍

[@user-ox9ep9ki6h]

Kinda telling when you're getting compared to Al Jazeera.

[@Szeth-son-Neturo]

How so? Democracy Now is focusing on a single side of the story just like some media on the other side is.

[@wiki8695]

Netanyahu had given his orders to our nation and its enforcement authorities

[@bumperboots1]

President Bibi Biden took 11 million from AIPAC Johnson got 4 million from AIPAC and lets not forget to keep our focus on those in Gaza This campaign finance genocide must end

[@HarrySmith-hr2iv]

Netanyahu rules the USA. Biden is a House Boy to Netanyahu.

[@MAGASTRIKETEAM]

And your mom gave orders to Putin 😂 Trump2024

[@user-zc2hk3cs6v]

The name is Putler and he is the reason Trump is so tired in court

[@p_e_t_e]

​@@MAGASTRIKETEAM how old are you little one?

[@ana-pi6ut]

Is the president of Columbia University Egyptian and Muslim? This is shocking!

[@juanchocostone]

Msnbc stated pro Israeli protesters pepper sprayed Palestine protesters, launched fireworks into crowds attacked students with sticks removed barriers to enter encampments. The attack happened after 1am and police did not arrive on campus until daybreak.

[@ppdmylica]

That tells a lot😠

[@JoeGarrity]

Msnbc has never shown both sides of the story ever. If you get info from multiple outlets you would have a fair and balanced perspective.

[@Lp78Ch]

If you get your news from MSNBC, you are a freak.

[@remember_the_alamo1022]

No, just Americans who are sick of this shit.

[@ksbans1]

LoL. "Msnbc stated...". Everyone with an IQ over 50 knows what that means. 🤣😂😆😅🤣

[@janetyrrell7535]

Thank goodness there is a mentally healthy younger generation.

[@brentdubecalgary5084]

If these are the future we are in trouble I wouldn’t hire anyone from these protests

[@anthonyp3066]

I wish I could say the same about the older generation

[@SchmuelGoldstein-mj8rk]

@@brentdubecalgary5084I would hire any of them. They have good morals

[@meh3247]

@@brentdubecalgary5084 I doubt that you're in a position to be able to afford to hire a mere baby sitter.

[@jhegre]

@@brentdubecalgary5084 Not surprising, if you are pro genocide....

[@ThePotatoad]

Imagine being so afraid of unarmed, college students that you need weapons and riot gear.

[@CNI2063]

If the police didn’t have the weapons, it would be less difficult to physically overwhelm them. The police have weapons and armor for protection like knights, Spartans, and Athenians did in ancient times. Where have you been by the way?

[@uglylikecaillou8079]

Hardly riot gear lmao but ok.

[@ericcarabetta1161]

Thank goodness no students were carrying acorns.

[@faniarethas2716]

@@CNI2063 Read your comment again! 😂😂😂

[@Suuusan28]

@@CNI2063 Knights would never attack unarmed children. Anyone for that matter. About Spartans - better check history. As for Athenians - they were talkers not warriors. Clearly history avoided you successfully.

[@reefk8876]

This is disturbing. How are these kids so much of threat to use excessive force? Pathetic.

[@madfoxcityemnau6414]

Unfortunate that ppl comment without actually hearing what these 2 students have to say

[@gandhi9936]

Anti Vietnam war student protesters in 1968 were right. Anti genocide student protesters in 2024 are also right to protest.

[@jessedukelacrosse6470]

Vietnam yes , those were our brothers and sisters, this war has nothing to do with Americans

[@jhegre]

@@jessedukelacrosse6470 Not quite true, the war is financed by the US

[@QUINTUSMAXIMUS]

@@jessedukelacrosse6470 The War in Gaza has to do with Americans because we're supplying the weapons for the war, and there are military personnel involved on some level.

[@clifftucker1687]

Vote Trump 2024

[@SannaSHorses-nz6wx]

It´s not okey to be antisemitic and to threaten jewish students

[@taliamink5175]

Shame on the US government and the president of Colombia university. It’s disgusting how they are treating the students.

[@Jagar_Tharn]

No, but it is disgusting what these kids are doing to these Universities.

[@elauadeinsf]

Thank you to these two students and the others behind the scenes a little more.

[@scorpioownedya2931]

Thankyou Amy , Great Reporting.

[@chriscleary6515]

Censoring all opposing views. How democratic.

[@raycosman824]

Let them break into your property and threaten you. There is a difference between protesting and breaking and entering!

[@Geminidragon3]

Violence is not acceptable. You are entitled to your view but not to do harm to do others

[@freedomfighter5845]

You tube is communist.

[@jhegre]

@@raycosman824 "threaten"?? Get real!

[@jhegre]

@@Geminidragon3 Tell that to the pro-Israel activists who violently attacked the peaceful protesters at UCLA this morning.

[@Jan-R-]

So what happens to the pro Israel supporters who went to attack students??

[@zoso73]

When and where did pro-Israel supporters allegedly attack students? Please provide facts; i have not heard of this happening, and that is quite an accusation.

[@joshgurganus3714]

@@zoso73 Google is free, your ignorance is no one's fault but your own. Most recently peaceful UCLA students were violently attacked by pro-israeli counter protesters on campus. Feel free to do your due diligence on this topic before feigning ignorance.

[@dlfields8429]

Absolutely nothing

[@jhegre]

@@zoso73 Today, UCLA. Google it, it is well documented.

[@jhegre]

@@zoso73 Today, UCLA. Google it, it is well documented.

[@johnpullen3729]

Imagine in 40 years from now being asked by your grandchild, 'what did you do when the genocide of Gasa was happening?'... Student,- 'I protested'... Coppers,- 'I beat and arrested the people protesting it'...

[@gemvideos1897]

lets be realistic here. what protests can you name from the early 80's without using googling? just sayin'.

[@johnpullen3729]

@@gemvideos1897 Ok, no google.. UK.. You got all the race protests/roits, all over the uk and universitys. Poll tax, protests/roits, well we all know about them.... hum, oh yes, ever heard of a lady called Helen John? I'll let you google that 1....

[@johnpullen3729]

​@@gemvideos1897 Ok, no google.. In the UK, is were im from. You got all the race protests/roits, all over the uk and universitys. Poll tax, protests/roits, well we all know about them.... hum, oh yes, ever heard of a lady called Helen John? I'll let you google that 1....

[@hugostigIitz1]

Or you can say you supported a t3rrorist group. What will you do if they ask who Hamas is?

[@WarriorOfLight777]

I once was arrested for impersonating a democrat politician. All I was doing is siting in my office doing nothing.

[@markwright9637]

Republican democrats both worthless gangs!

[@jamesdevlin6373]

Both Republican and Democrats wouldn't do that, they'd be checking their lap tops bank accounts for A.I.P.A.C. cheques clearing.

[@Leally704]

That is funny.

[@canmima6529]

Don't let this situation bring out the stupid in you, it is simply not becoming.

[@milkachugina]

Shafik is a disgrace, should resign or be fired

[@digong5679]

why? protecting the university’s properties is more important than the terrorists!

[@Stop-and-listen]

“Zionism has eroded US democracy to the point of becoming a dictatorship.”

[@PunkN_JTM]

This Old World Nonsense is not going to work in The USA... When the silent Majority gets pissed off enough the streets will flow red..

[@andreagonzalez-yu9vy]

She is in a hard place. Between the Students the board and the politicians. Pray for her.

[@eltorocal]

@dickdog666

[@davidjohnson9796]

Amy we love you and the people of Palestine!!!!

[@ipman9165]

Not we! Not me 😅😅😅

[@King-sx3xq]

Students stay strong and don't give up, you are on the right site in history.

[@FixedA]

Why are there no similar protests in rich Arab countries?

[@DB2ID]

I don't think I've ever seen a news anchor out there on the front lines like this. Your channel is one of the great examples of how the new media is supposed to work

[@xanderarena]

Except she cowered in the face of 2001 truth and it is that systemic cowardice that allowed the Likud party to become as powerful as they are.

[@victorbernard1256]

They reminiscent of the Soviet Days of Pravda

[@abigailpew8383]

​@@xanderarenaso... are you saying that Israel did 9/11? Lol

[@ironmaven1760]

Amy Goodman is an OG! love her🫡

[@Helios--]

@@abigailpew8383 Uh oh, don't open up a (Mossad) can of worms. I don't think most people are ready for that conversation lol

[@UsmanHassan1993]

North Korea Laughing On American Democracy 🤣

[@kurtkish6970]

Aaaaand- you are a fan of North Korean government?

[@Elkabong53708]

@@kurtkish6970 I am, North Korea is the best nation on the planet, They have more rights, free education, health care, better living conditions, no crime, overall everybody is happier without the bullshit the US has. World Leadership under Kim Jong Un would lead to planetary happiness and prosperity for all.

[@zizo37]

i dont agree, i think the whole world is laughing on US Democracy 🤣😂

[@MAGASTRIKETEAM]

​@@zizo37 Stay where your at please and don't move to my great Country

[@victoredema6806]

Seriously, America is becoming a laughing stock

[@deborahlincoln-strange622]

I think most people feel badly for Palestinian innocent civilians suffering from this war, but what bothers me is that these kids never talk about the atrocities Hamas has commited. Where was their indignation when Hamas brutally killed and raped 1,200 Israelis? Where is their call for the release of the hostages? They're silent on all of that.

[@conspiracytheorista8988]

Their TV told them to do something else...

[@patcharlesworth8321]

Surprised that the police didn't raise an Israeli flag ---

[@katherinedohnalek7982]

Why right do the protesters pull down the American flag and put up the Palestinian flag? This is the USA.

[@CNI2063]

I’m not. The police in the US are supposed to be enforcing American laws.

[@bumperboots1]

Too funny!

[@carlosrivas3004]

You must be surprised by your own thoughts

[@paulv4130]

Remember Robert Stethem

[@CowboyConan]

“The oldest hate” 🤦‍♀️ They had me fooled for a long time, but I know better now. I know who our enemies are.

[@Stop-and-listen]

It is now clear why the IDF trains our police. AIPAC and the Zionists knew this day was coming.

[@hattielankford4775]

The enemies are hate and fear.

[@mikeborrelli193]

It will be a red pill moment for many thats for sure.

[@CowboyConan]

@@hattielankford4775 And which group of sociopaths are full of hate and fear? I’ll give you a hint: open the Talmud.

[@hattielankford4775]

@@CowboyConan 😬 Ironic...

[@i.k.8868]

This guy is delusional. Doesn't he know he would be killed by Hamas if he was in Gaza???

[@jamesdevlin6373]

You are delusional, 40,000 slaughtered by IsNotReal.

[@Helios--]

He is protesting against genocide, nothing to do with hamas. If he were in Gaza he'd face the risk of dying under IDF bombardments. _"You _*_must_*_ criticize Israel if you at all want anything good for the Jews in the world because what Israel is doing [in Palestine] is destroying the Jewish world and the Jewish heritage."_ -Dr. Hajo Meyer, survivor of Auschwitz

[@i.k.8868]

@@Helios-- That is anti-Semitic. Jews outside Israel have nothing to do with the Israeli government.

[@mykljamz]

Will they continue on to protesting other businesses besides their schools if they get what they want with the schools?

[@user-je7et4ns3x]

Justice and freedom for all.

[@waitaminute2015]

Grow up

[@mechwarrior13]

​@@waitaminute2015traitor!

[@omarlittle-hales8237]

SALaM, SHLAMa, SHLOMo, SHALoM, NAMASTe, PEACe. Israeli Typical Narcissist Traits: DENNY = They Always Claim To Be Right [Corrupted Scriptures & Leaders] ATTACK = They Attack Anyone Whom Challenges Them [Jewish Mafia Lobby] REVERSE = They Reverse Every Situation [Native Palestinians Are All Hamas] VICTIM = They Always Play The Victim [Antisemitism & Holocaust] OFFEND = Offend Their Victim [Native Palestinians]

[@KS-kg3iv]

it's a shame on the police department to support the genocide

[@wild07child]

Drivel

[@SVmathfarmer]

They are enforcing rule of law

[@dowmanvarn7160]

If someone came to your house, moved in so that they could protest, would that be ok with you? Even if you supported their cause, would you just let them move in? Think about it.

[@jessedukelacrosse6470]

You help Hamas fight and quit whining, we have lives to live here in the u.s

[@SupportTheArts-yo8ox]

@@SVmathfarmer like they did on January 6, right?

[@user-ie1ij9nr7e]

All that ends up happening is kids fight the police. They're not doing anything about Palestine.

[@jillguldbransen5700]

Civilian protests are as old as the ruling class empires. Crossing the Red Sea from the Bible comes to mind.

[@dogsbestfriend8988]

Aaron Bushnell. They are. Standing for human rights, what kind of person wouldn't

[@TheGabo2012]

@@dogsbestfriend8988 the are just LARPing

[@John-bu2xt]

@@TheGabo2012 You are the one LaRPing for a country that could give two sh1ts about america. A country that only use America as fodder for the big guys with real weapons. Why didn't izreal take iraq and others alone. Instead of using america with fake intel.

[@Rockandrollgeerage]

🇮🇱💙🇮🇱

[@vitordio2472]

UNITED STATES OF ISRAEL..... IDF IN ACTION....

[@lov1268]

😂😂😂 University is for study not to use for protest, you are only not studying there, there are thousands students who r studying

[@jhegre]

@@lov1268 Hasbara says what?

[@mitcha1065]

you mean the Excited Snakes of Saudi-Israelia

[@Cross_heart09]

​@@jhegrehasbro is right some 100+ student dont want study why 1000+ student suffering

[@victoriagapuz4515]

​@@jhegreyou are trouble-makers, disgusting to the society, and your comment is just crap.

[@jayboegs6268]

IDF in America. Monsters

[@Stop-and-listen]

It is now clear why the IDF trains our police. AIPAC and the Zionists knew this day was coming.

[@stevenmitchell5319]

Hamas are the monsters

[@lukezayin9286]

Make Canada British Again!

[@SteveLewis-qs2ur]

Lol

[@cookingmusic2022]

A special travel agency organizes quick tours in Gaza for Palestinian and Hamas sympathizers and pro-Palestinian students. A two or three-day tour will definitely introduce you to the culture of this people, and at the end of the excursion you will definitely meet the Gurias. Tours are inexpensive, and for those who want to save money, you can buy a one-way plane ticket, since you can purchase return tickets on the spot. Special discounts for students who took over universities in the USA and did not allow other students to study normally!!! If you are traveling in a group of more than 150 people, each person will be given a flag with which you can organize demonstrations in support of the Palestinians upon arrival in Palestine. Be sure to take your passport with you as part of your documents. You will receive the rest of the necessary things and food on the spot.

[@user-ne5sd6hz7q]

Stand staunch student and supporters. ❤

[@brawlerb2299]

The biggest genocide is happening in Darfur. The main perpetrators of the genocide were militias known as the Janjaweed, a muslim militia group. Darfur genocide resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people (over 200,000) and the displacement of 2 million people from their homes. Where's the protest?

[@TheKasimkage]

You’re right that there should be protests and action to stop it. However, I’m not currently aware of a close or special relationship between Darfur, the United States of America, or any particular institutions therein that can be pressured to divest from the Janjaweed.

[@freegeorgia4808]

​@@TheKasimkagethere are 4 tribes in Palestine. They are all in opposition to each other. If not for the stated goal of the genocide of all jews from the river to the sea they would be killing each other. You should watch some children's tv from Palestine. They also groom their kids to hate and want to die a martyr. Its disgusting hate. They hate the jews because they claim the Jews changed the scriptures and they are descendants of issac not Ishmael. They are wrong on that.

[@user-sz9yz5wb6x]

I guarantee you these protestors have never heard of Darfur. Guess they don't teach about that area of the world in college.

[@DanielBenistyMusic]

janjaweed yes, boko haram, hamas, hesbollah, PIJ, al qaeda, taliban, isis, hundreds more radical islamic groups ... they are all guilty of mass genocide, kidnapping, rape, torture, mass murder, ethnic cleansing, on non-muslims, and the wrong kind of muslims. Bizarrely, Israel fights back against this repetitive, demonstrably decadent and brutal evil and the world erupts in protest. We are living in a sick and stupid age.

[@jb2736]

​@TheKasimkage The Congo too.🤫

[@Daka613]

THE UNIONS SHOULD STEP IN AND PROTECT HUMAN RIGHTS AND TO PROTECT DEMOCRACY

[@omarlittle-hales8237]

SALaM, SHLAMa, SHLOMo, SHALoM, NAMASTe, PEACe. Israeli Typical Narcissist Traits: DENNY = They Always Claim To Be Right [Corrupted Scriptures & Leaders] ATTACK = They Attack Anyone Whom Challenges Them [Jewish Mafia Lobby] REVERSE = They Reverse Every Situation [Native Palestinians Are All Hamas] VICTIM = They Always Play The Victim [Antisemitism & Holocaust] OFFEND = Offend Their Victim [Native Palestinians]

[@jayshaft3179]

First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out-because I was not a socialist. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out-because I was not a trade unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out-because I was not a Jew. Then they came for me-and there was no one left to speak for me. -Martin Niemöller

[@raulduke2035]

When did they come for the terrorists?

[@kevinsix666]

@@raulduke2035 are you a terrorist?

[@riff2072]

@@raulduke2035 It was the terrorist that came for them. Then the IDF came for the terrorist.

[@thehighestlove]

Then they came for the Palestinians and I did not speak out because I was not Palestinian

[@raulduke2035]

@@thehighestlove Because I wasn’t a terrorist!

[@Rockandrollgeerage]

Ironic that a channel called democracy now supports hamas, which is not a democracy

[@RaysChineseLyrics]

I remember around 1989, a lot of young Chinese wished China can adapt "American democracy". Now I don't know if this is because distance created some beauty, or today's USA needs the world's help, rather than "extend help" to the whole world. I agree the schools need to be in normal order, but what action the US authorities have done upon the students' peaceful protest? Rather just suppress with force?😢

[@ryanofallon13]

Thank you Democracy Now. Thank you Amy Goodman

[@DutchUltra]

US police force works for israel

[@lzdelgado9247]

The "protestors" work for hamas.

[@elmerfuddphd]

Actually its the city of New York.Mayoŕ Adams said enough already.

[@lorid6795]

This guy demanded for the university to protect him but he didn’t think of these that had paid for their classes and neede to attend class. How they explain the force entry to a private campus. All demonstrations should be taken in public areas and allow people of all faiths continued doing their job attend class etc

[@xxBreakxxAwayxx3]

oh my god wtf. cops suck. president sharif escalated this into violence. why ruin a student's life over peaceful protest?? Why threaten to call the national guard or tase children?? cops balled up the Palestinian flag and threw it to the ground. it displays contempt and arrogance so clearly. The protestors have been respectful and kind.

[@KohalaLover]

This is America, we use our flag. Replacing the American flag with the flag of any other country is disrespectful and inappropriate. I support non-violent & non-harassment protests.

[@brentdubecalgary5084]

No you go to university to get a degree not protest about events in a different country

[@sihammaalal-mh4ul]

Zionism lobby is commender of united state of IsraHell

[@negrevallsette2980]

@brentdubecalgary5084 you get hard for being complicit in a genocide in some other countries with your tax money i guess

[@Iranazad2024]

Shut up! This is America, not Palesine. And those protesters were not peaceful by any means .

[@noMoreAIPAC]

The Vietnam War protest inspired many popular songs that became an anthem for that generation. Phil Ochs wrote “What Are You Fighting For?” Michael Jackson “Palestine Don’t Cry” About Palestine. In 1993. Wow. They haven't done nothing since then.

[@jornalistarenatarosa4205]

thanks for the information, I've never ever heard of it, Michael was really a very special artist and human being

[@ezbeansbros]

The truth has come and falsehood has vanished. Indeed, falsehood is bound to vanish.” The masks have fallen off, revealing our hypocrisy and evil. Thank you, Palestine, for shedding light on the truth. Yet, there are still some who refuse to acknowledge reality, choosing instead to shield their eyes in denial. For those who stand with humanity, truth, and justice, patience and persistence are essential. The road ahead is long and arduous, marked by pain, suffering, and sacrifice. However, the rewards are immense. After difficulty comes ease, after darkness comes light. Only dead fish go with the flow. Resist and persist. Free America from ziio**nsm, Free Humanity from injustice and opression, FREE PS

[@jesse399]

these protesters broke into a private college building and barricaded themselves with private property like chairs, tables, vending machines, and bookshelves. This wasn't a peaceful protest this was a riot. What did these people expect was going to happen? These people including students should be charged for damaging school property.

[@MiscName1493]

Thank you 👍

[@puaylimsaw5296]

For examples of really violent protesters who damaged both public and private property, look up the riots in Hong Kong in 2019.

[@alvinmitchell1412]

Dr.Martin Luther king Jr.- Injustice Anywhere is a Threat to Justice Everywhere, Never Again

[@switch1237]

❤

[@jdelacruz6854]

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

[@yogibear8686]

Thank you! ❤

[@javierhenriquez7927]

Exactly 💯 but there's a difference between civil disobedience and this

[@jimgaston9863]

Peaceful assembly,not squatting and break and enter. Give it a rest this is not peaceful protest it is criminal bullying 😢

[@jessedukelacrosse6470]

No right to shut down a business/school , about time law enforcement was given the green light

[@notfoolediknowthetruth3101]

The land belongs to Israel (Ezekiel 36,37,38,39, Zechariah 14)

[@KingMob.]

It is really uplifting to see these Students with moral backbone protest for what is right. And to show their solidarity with Gazans and Palestine and also all those Israelis who oppose the oppression of their Palestinian neighbours. Even more amazing that this is all happening in America. Greetings from Ireland. 🇮🇪

[@jaygee1103]

How many of the armed vigilantes that attacked the students were arrested?

[@christinaakbari6241]

Thank you Amy Goodman and Democracy Now.

[@SupportTheArts-yo8ox]

She’s awesome! Some of the best media out here!

[@rodmilankov8966]

Peaceful protesters arrested while the aggressive provocateurs let go? Justice is obviously blind.

[@janetbaker7848]

There is no such thing as Justice in America anymore didn't you know that?

[@jonnyh9388]

The right to conduct peaceful and non disruptive protests is the sign of a strong democracy. Unfortunately, this isn’t an example of this and the authorities need to take the appropriate steps.

[@zazugee]

those police officers woudn't have dared to throw the Israeli flag like this.

[@lawrencetchen]

Police going out of their way to remove medics, journalism students, and legal observers prior to their raid tells us they knew what they were going to do was wrong

[@JoeGarrity]

Not true , everyone there was holding up a camera recording. Supporting hamas is WRONG.

[@ChrisAlbertH47]

America is tearing itself apart because of its policies. Seems politicians never learn.

[@victorbernard1256]

We have free speech but violence and property damage is not acceptable!

[@appahoopjack2514]

"If we don't believe in freedom of expression for people we despise, then we don't believe in it at all" --- Noam Chomsky

[@jonnyh9388]

More lame quotes. Why do the pro Palestinian lobby think for themselves?

[@OmANnIe]

Thank you, Amy & Democracy Now for reporting the truth about the protests for humanity and the genocide in Gaza. I sincerely hope this hate will stop, and the country we love will stop financing and condoning the genocide in Gaza, the Congo, and all over the world. We need to be pro-humanity. No more anti-anyone! Enough of this hate and greed! ❤

[@brentdubecalgary5084]

Maybe learn what genocide is the Arabs for 3000 year have been trying to do thst to the hebrews obviously you are uneducated

[@Kindisbetter]

Being pro Palestinian, without being pro Israel is hateful. Israel lost 1,300 innocent civilians. The correct action is ask Palestinians how did we become terrorist. Notice Egypt, Jordan and surrounding Arabic countries are not supporting Palestine for that reason.

[@StopWars420]

​@Kindisbetter kick rocks zionist. This didnt start oct.7 everyone knows what israel has done over the last century.

[@chromecast943]

Somebody doesn't know the rule of the law...

[@OmANnIe]

@@Kindisbetter I am not calling for anyone to be anti-Israel. Palestine has dealt with atrocious acts against them for over 70 years. So yes, we can ask the Palestinian people what caused this and listen when they speak. I in no way condone the lives lost in Isreal, and it certainly doesn't justify the genocide being committed in Gaza. Again, I am asking for us all to be more humane. The hate and greed behind this travesty, is only proving to divide us.

[@danielmccann4199]

I think this sounds great, but what we will not hear is what happened to the protesters will they just be released? Most likely, democratic judges will not prosecute these people

[@Caesar2001]

Imagine being against colonialism when that's literally how most countries were founded on, these kids are restarted

[@rumpelcita]

Well, we can’t do anything to what the colonists did to our indigenous ancestors (because I have indigenous and African american blood) but we can protest against current genocide.

[@haroldb1856]

Being arrested in New York doesn't mean much. Crimes are no longer prosecuted, unless you're a Republican nominee.

[@choglatemilg]

thank you democracy now for reporting on this and being there to document

[@MY-in5cf]

Thank you pro-human being be safe

[@halfgub]

4:28 is iran not liberated? Iran needs liberated from whom?

[@adrienne3802]

Wow you need to learn some history

[@reksabuanaa]

Why are the Police far more effective against students than criminals?

[@emiliobello2538]

Blasphemy that they are arresting people who want peace and love

[@danielledimuro3524]

They're not. They're arresting aggitators distracting from the protest. Anyone that wants their message to be taken seriously should be irrate with the people causing distraction by destroying property and hurling things at officers etc.

[@alexanderthegreatoz5945]

Would advise you to be a bit critical when thinking through on deciding of an issue.

[@omarlittle-hales8237]

SALaM, SHLAMa, SHLOMo, SHALoM, NAMASTe, PEACe. Israeli Typical Narcissist Traits: DENNY = They Always Claim To Be Right [Corrupted Scriptures & Leaders] ATTACK = They Attack Anyone Whom Challenges Them [Jewish Mafia Lobby] REVERSE = They Reverse Every Situation [Native Palestinians Are All Hamas] VICTIM = They Always Play The Victim [Antisemitism & Holocaust] OFFEND = Offend Their Victim [Native Palestinians]

[@Gyggz]

if only that were true.

[@annamace1112]

God bless these brave kids, it must have been so scary! It takes some guts to do this for all of humanity!

[@charlessmith263]

So keenly, as I heard at the 1:06 mark, the barricaded area, and the encampment, were both considered "unlawful assemblies", and that led to the serious police crackdown. If I were just observing the protests as the police announced on the loudspeakers, the police might say this....if they were announcing on the bullhorns.... "This is the NYPD. The encampment and the barricaded hall are both considered illegal assemblies. You now have 30 minutes to disperse. If you fail to disperse, we will arrest you on the spot. If you resist arrest, you will be subject to stronger and more painful police action. Stronger and more painful police actions might include you being forcibly escorted from the protest areas, swift enactments of the Trespass Act, and the use of riot control devices such as tasers, billy clubs, LRADs, tear gas, flash-bang stuns, OC, powerful water sprays, and the forcible takedown of protest makeshift barricades. This is a police order--you must leave in 30 minutes--or you will be subject to arrest!" Something like that.

[@user-jz5wh5mj4n]

But those brave students who always come out to protect society my salute to them; taking one for humanity

[@lonesameer91]

United States of Israel

[@jimsager3297]

Sounds good to me. Israel is a democracy.

[@JeshuaSon1980SA]

You are wrong! United States for Freedom and Peace! Including Israel!

[@JeshuaSon1980SA]

​@@jimsager3297correct

[@fannymutanda2918]

​@jimsager3297 😂😂😂 a democracy built on others' blood. How holy!

[@ammmmmm1492]

you mean when 5 arab countries attacked and LOST 🤣🤣

[@Usermagnolia]

Americans don’t let AIPAC take your freedom away.

[@slothachunk]

What police are doing, certain news networks could say, "this is what a third world country looks like" but unfortunately, or hypocritically the people on fox news and newsmax are not saying this. Thank you Democracy Now for being one of the few news networks with integrity.

[@brentdubecalgary5084]

This site is anti Israeli and the push the Hamas agenda

[@lastswordfighter]

DemocracyNow is a leftwing terrorist and Islamic terrorist propaganda front.

[@SalmanAli-ny9de]

Biden administration is totally blind

[@jayspringer56789]

Democracy Now is a propaganda org...definitely not a news org.

[@victorbernard1256]

Fox News didn’t break into a hall on campus and hold 3 people prisoners. It was the pro Hamas nut cases

[@sbindoctor6414]

Ty for the reporting

[@BattleHawksNewsNetwork]

Both sides in the wrong here. 1. Supporting Hamas is actually insane. 2. Sending police after kids who were just camping is what I believe inspired them to become violent. They shouldn’t have sent the cops in the first place

[@mperez2730]

What about the ones who broke into the building and barricaded themselves? Is that peaceful?

[@segineseju464]

They should support Hamas & left alone? Maybe some of you guys' thinking capacity is odd for normal humans

[@BattleHawksNewsNetwork]

@@mperez2730 that was after they sent hundreds of cops and media

[@BattleHawksNewsNetwork]

@@segineseju464 you have no clue about anything. On several occasions Nazis have done the same thing with 0 response from the police. Why now are the police wasting their times with crazy people?

[@mperez2730]

@@BattleHawksNewsNetwork sorry that's not true. They barricaded themselves in the building on Tuesday and the cops went in later. Also no reason to vandalize. Instead of looking like peaceful protesters they now look like thugs. They went about it the wrong way. I'm all for freedom of speech but this is wrong.

[@sarahj6995]

I will never vote democrat again.

[@brentmarr1331]

who cares

[@aalhorani]

Those are peaceful protesters. one must find the courage to speak out against genocide happening against innocent people, including tens of thousands of women and children, in Gaza. Let us all remember to act with the compassion and empathy that humanity demands

[@gonulkarabiyik2181]

❤

[@frankaczmarek3042]

If it takes courage to protest against GENOCIDE then it means the power over us is criminal!

[@jonnyh9388]

Genocide? Based on what evidence?

[@frankaczmarek3042]

@@jonnyh9388 Open your eyes and you will see it.

[@jamesm6568]

Amy you & your channel are doing a fantastic job. YOU ARE A BREATH FRESH AIR IN THE WORLD OF SO CALLED JOURNALISM. PLEASE KEEP DOING IT. DO NOT BE DISCOURAGED.

[@danielmccann4199]

The other part of this you will never hear is that the girl that was killed her family was not allowed to leave Gaza And she would be alive today had their family been allowed to leave

[@blueskyopertunity4781]

While Gaza is exploding from humanitarian aid coming by air, sea and ground - Sudan has the biggest hunger crisis in the world that no one cares about!

[@HulkAutomotive]

I see NYPD brought out the thumb-mobile. Fascists at their best

[@cookingmusic2022]

A special travel agency organizes quick tours in Gaza for Palestinian and Hamas sympathizers and pro-Palestinian students. A two or three-day tour will definitely introduce you to the culture of this people, and at the end of the excursion you will definitely meet the Gurias. Tours are inexpensive, and for those who want to save money, you can buy a one-way plane ticket, since you can purchase return tickets on the spot. Special discounts for students who took over universities in the USA and did not allow other students to study normally!!! If you are traveling in a group of more than 150 people, each person will be given a flag with which you can organize demonstrations in support of the Palestinians upon arrival in Palestine. Be sure to take your passport with you as part of your documents. You will receive the rest of the necessary things and food on the spot.

[@jayspringer56789]

when criminals break the law they must be held accountable. Hopefully any student participating, are expelled and charge with criminal charges.

[@erinmac4750]

​@@cookingmusic2022 Some serious satire of that trip that Israel promotes for Jewish students after highschool. I can't remember the name of it, but it's a real thing.

[@sabinecarnera6877]

Thanks Democracy Now! You’re our voice! Thanks so much for sharing this great report!!

[@satnamo]

My name is Amy Goodman and I would like to introduce you to Professor Joseph Slaughter, The headmaster of the institute for the study of human rights at Columbia University 🇺🇸

[@PE773]

How many students are willing to divest from funding and attending their school?

[@kevinkevin-ve4zz]

Shame on US Government

[@omarlittle-hales8237]

SALaM, SHLAMa, SHLOMo, SHALoM, NAMASTe, PEACe. Israeli Typical Narcissist Traits: DENNY = They Always Claim To Be Right [Corrupted Scriptures & Leaders] ATTACK = They Attack Anyone Whom Challenges Them [Jewish Mafia Lobby] REVERSE = They Reverse Every Situation [Native Palestinians Are All Hamas] VICTIM = They Always Play The Victim [Antisemitism & Holocaust] OFFEND = Offend Their Victim [Native Palestinians]

[@JeshuaSon1980SA]

Shame on Hamas, Iran and Hezbollah! EVIL! SATANIC!