Omar Shrugs Off Harassment of Jewish Student, Faults UCLA for Not Protecting Anti-Israel Protesters

As three college presidents testified about antisemitism amid anti-Israel protests and riots on their campuses, a prominent House Democrat brushed off concerns about a Jewish student’s inability to walk on a path at the University of California at Los Angeles and went on to fault UCLA for not protecting anti-Israel protesters. Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., responded to a video in which anti-Israel protesters blocked a Jewish student wearing a Star of David necklace from walking on campus. Jewish student wearing a Star of David necklace DENIED entry to his own…

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Republicans and Democrats speak out after Trump faults ‘many sides’ at white nationalist rally – CNBC

CNBC Republicans and Democrats speak out after Trump faults 'many sides' at white nationalist rallyCNBCProminent Democrats, civil rights activists and some Republicans said it was inexcusable of the president not to denounce white supremacy. "Mr. President — we must call evil by its name," Republican U.S. Senator Cory Gardner wrote on social network …Trump Takes Heat for Blaming Violence at Charlottesville Rally on 'Many Sides'NBCNews.com 'We Must Reject Hate'The AtlanticRepublicans slam Trump for failing to condemn 'Nazi ideas' after white supremacists clash with anti-fascists in VirginiaThe IndependentVoice of America –Richmond.com –NPRall 2,142 news…

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