College Protests Escalate Nationwide. Current Events May 1 Written By Glen Turpening The college students protesting the war in the Middle East have escalated in recent days with police now clearing occupied buildings. (Washington Post) “Los Angeles Police Department officers arrived on the UCLA campus at the school’s request, authorities said early Wednesday. The LAPD described “multiple acts of violence within the large encampment” on the campus, and journalists on the scene reported clashes between pro-Palestinian protesters and counterprotesters. In New York, police made arrests at Columbia University after officers in riot gear entered the campus, breaching the Hamilton Hall building occupied by pro-Palestinian protesters.” — 'Washington Post' Hamas/Israeli WarMiddle East ConflictsAmerican Foreign PolicyBiden Administration Glen Turpening
College Protests Escalate Nationwide. Current Events May 1 Written By Glen Turpening The college students protesting the war in the Middle East have escalated in recent days with police now clearing occupied buildings. (Washington Post) “Los Angeles Police Department officers arrived on the UCLA campus at the school’s request, authorities said early Wednesday. The LAPD described “multiple acts of violence within the large encampment” on the campus, and journalists on the scene reported clashes between pro-Palestinian protesters and counterprotesters. In New York, police made arrests at Columbia University after officers in riot gear entered the campus, breaching the Hamilton Hall building occupied by pro-Palestinian protesters.” — 'Washington Post' Hamas/Israeli WarMiddle East ConflictsAmerican Foreign PolicyBiden Administration Glen Turpening