Tag: Boycott
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Germany Rules Out World Cup Boycott Amid Calls to Send Trump a Message
Germany Rules Out Boycott, Emphasizing Sport’s Unifying Power The German Football Association (DFB) has publicly rejected calls to boycott the upcoming FIFA World Cup, arguing that sport’s unifying power should prevail even amid political pressure. In a statement echoed by German football officials, the federation stressed that a boycott would run counter to the broader…
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Adelaide Writers’ Week in turmoil as boycott grows after Randa Abdel-Fattah is dropped
Overview: A festival in upheaval The Adelaide Writers’ Week, a landmark event in Australia’s literary calendar, is under intense scrutiny after the festival board cited “cultural sensitivity” in its decision to remove Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah from the lineup. In the wake of the move, dozens of writers announced they would boycott the event,…
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Adelaide Writers Festival Boycott Over Abdel-Fattah Dumping
Background: what sparked the boycott In a move that triggered widespread debate in literary circles, the Adelaide Writers Festival faced a chorus of protests from dozens of writers and organizers who announced a boycott of the event. The friction centered on the festival’s decision to remove or alter the participation of Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah,…
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Israel Accuses NYC Mayor Mamdani of Antisemitism Over Cancelled Orders
Overview of the Controversy The government of Israel has publicly leveled accusations of antisemitism at New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani after he canceled two executive orders issued by his predecessor. The orders in question barred city agencies from engaging in boycotts against Israel and defined boycotts as a form of political expression subject to…
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Angoulême in Crisis: Creators and Publishers Boycott Threatens Iconic Comics Festival
Introduction: A festival at a crossroads The Angoulême International Comics Festival, long regarded as one of the world’s premier events for graphic storytelling, is confronting an unprecedented crisis. In a move that has sent shockwaves through the industry, leading creators and publishers announced a boycott of the event. The political backdrop is equally volatile, as…
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Angoulême Comics Festival Boycott Shakes the Industry Worldwide
Overview: A festival at a crossroads The Angoulême International Comics Festival, long regarded as one of the world’s premier showcases for graphic storytelling, is facing an unprecedented crisis. After news that several high-profile creators and publishers would boycott the event and that the French government had withdrawn a tranche of its funding, organizers are scrambling…
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Angoulême faces a crisis as creators and publishers boycott the festival
Overview: A festival at a crossroads The Angoulême International Comics Festival, long celebrated as one of the world’s most prestigious gatherings for graphic novels, is confronting an unprecedented crisis. Leading creators and publishing houses have announced a boycott, casting a shadow over the event’s ability to proceed on its traditional schedule. The catalyst, a government…
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Starbucks Workers Strike for First Union Contract and Boycott Call Across the U.S.
Overview: A Nationwide Labor Action Hundreds of Starbucks workers across more than 25 U.S. cities are walking off the job as part of a coordinated effort to press for a first union contract. The strikes come amid stalled negotiations between the company and labor organizers seeking wage guarantees, scheduling fairness, benefits, and safer working conditions.…
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Whatever it takes: Starbucks workers launch US strike and call for boycott
Overview: A national walkout for a first union contract Hundreds of Starbucks workers across more than 25 cities in the United States are staging a strike as part of a sweeping push for a first union contract. The action comes amid stalled negotiations with the company over pay, benefits, workplace safety, scheduling, and respectful treatment…
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Israel in Eurovision: Denmark Won’t Back Excluding Israel
The vote on Israel’s Eurovision participation In November the European Broadcasting Union EBU will hold a vote among its 68 member companies to determine whether Israel may take part in the Eurovision Song Contest this year. The move comes amid heightened political tensions caused by the war in Gaza, which has spurred threats of boycotts…