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Palestinian-American Student Called ‘Terrorist’ By Teacher At Pennsylvania Middle School Palestinian-American Student Called ‘Terrorist’ By Teacher At Pennsylvania Middle School
Palestinian-American Student Called ‘Terrorist’ By Teacher At Pennsylvania Middle School A Palestinian-American 7th grader at Central Dauphin Middle School was allegedly called a “terrorist” by a teacher during an after-school program, prompting an investigation, district officials confirmed on Friday, Jan. 24.  The incident occurred on Jan. 16 when the student asked to change his seat, and the teacher reportedly replied, “I do not negotiate with terrorists,” according to the Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). CAIR-Philadelphia, a Muslim civil rights organization, condemned the alleged comment as “racist” and “anti-Palestinian.” The…

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by Jillian Pikora
News
FBI, Police Debunk Social Media Claims In Investigation Of Noose Found On Allentown Worker’s De FBI, Police Debunk Social Media Claims In Investigation Of Noose Found On Allentown Worker’s De
FBI, Police Debunk Social Media Claims In Investigation Of Noose Found On Allentown Worker’s De The Allentown Police Department has refuted social media claims regarding the discovery of a noose on a city worker's desk, emphasizing that the investigation remains a high priority, according to statements on Thursday, Jan. 16. The department addressed rumors circulating on social media, clarifying that allegations of the employee’s office being ransacked, their computer being damaged, and their removal from the building are “false.” The noose, discovered at Allentown City Hall on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, has sparked a joint investigation by the FBI and local authorities. Interviews are o…

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by Jillian Pikora
Politics
PA City Discriminates Against Hispanic Voters With 'At-Large System', Suit Claims PA City Discriminates Against Hispanic Voters With 'At-Large System', Suit Claims
PA City Discriminates Against Hispanic Voters With 'At-Large System', Suit Claims The federal government is suing Hazleton, accusing the city of discriminating against Hispanic voters with its at-large system for electing city council members, authorities said. The Department of Justice announced the lawsuit against the City of Hazleton in a news release on Tuesday, Jan. 7. The suit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. The USDOJ claims Hazleton’s at-large voting system undermines the political influence of the city's growing Hispanic population, which comprises more than 40 percent of Hazleton voters. Despite this s…

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by Chris Spiker