From ‘ICE OUT’ to ‘free Palestinian’ to gun violence: How politics takes centre stage at Oscars

[ad_1] Several artists used the Academy Awards red carpet and stage on Sunday to protest not only the Trump administration’s immigration policies but also to advocate for Palestinian liberation, adding to growing artist-driven activism at entertainment awards shows.The presence of “BE GOOD” and “ICE OUT” pins at the Academy Awards drew less attention than last […]

‘Free Palestine’: ‘Hacks’ star Hannah Einbinder’s Emmy speech goes viral; Hamas-linked site responds

[ad_1] Hannah Einbinder, star of HBO Max’s Hacks, sparked controversy and applause at the Emmys on Sunday night when she used her first acceptance speech to call for political change. Winning Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Ava Daniels, the actress ended her remarks with an unusual mix of sports […]

Watch: Chaos erupts at pro-Israel event as man hurls ‘Molotov cocktails’ at a crowd in Colorado, yells ‘Free Palestine’

[ad_1] A peaceful gathering in downtown Boulder in Colorado turned into chaos on Sunday when a man shouted “Free Palestine” and threw an incendiary device into a group raising awareness for Israeli hostages in Gaza. Law enforcement officials said the suspect used a makeshift flamethrower, injuring six people, some with serious burns.The attacker, identified as […]