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Egyptian Police General Killed in Cairo University Blast

Posted by Leslie Eastman on April 02, 2014 4 Comments

There have been some very troubling developments in turmoil-ridden Egypt recently. There were a series of blasts around Cairo University yesterday, which killed several people including a top police official. A third blast struck near police deployed outside Cairo University close to where an earlier...

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Kerry concludes talks with Russian Foreign Minister on Ukraine crisis

Posted by Mandy Nagy on March 30, 2014 11 Comments

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov for about four hours on Sunday, where they discussed the situation in Ukraine and reportedly agreed at least on the need for a diplomatic solution. From USA Today: Secretary of State John...

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Anti-Israel academic boycott turns ugly at Vassar

Posted by William A. Jacobson on March 27, 2014 34 Comments

Heavy racial overtones as Israel class picketed, Professor forced to walk protest gauntlet, Jewish students heckled and mocked.

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Obama announces sanctions after Crimea vote

Posted by Mandy Nagy on March 17, 2014 20 Comments

Following Sunday’s referendum vote in Crimea to break from Ukraine and join Russia, President Obama on Monday announced a series of new sanctions. (Video at end of this post). From Reuters: U.S. President Barack Obama imposed sanctions on 11 Russians and Ukrainians on Monday blamed...

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“Road Rage” Murder Trial: Witness Provides Confusing, Mistaken Testimony

Posted by Andrew Branca on March 15, 2014 94 Comments

Witness identifies caucasian Adam Pidel as an African-American, mistakes 30 feet distance for 50 feet

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“Road Rage” Murder Trial: Walker Appeared to Goad Harvey: “Come on.”

Posted by Andrew Branca on March 14, 2014 188 Comments

"[Walker] was standing like he was kind of daring [Harvey] to come, like, come on." "[Walker] made head nod, like come on."

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“Road Rage” Murder Trial: Off-duty Cop’s Roadside Statement

Posted by Andrew Branca on March 13, 2014 155 Comments

MD State Trooper recounts Walker's initial narrative of shooting while still at the scene; police sketch notes distances involved

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Best College Marketing Tool Ever Week at College Insurrection

Posted by William A. Jacobson on March 09, 2014 4 Comments

Another week of college antics, political correctness and general lunacy in the place we call “Higher Education”

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Witness says off-duty “Road Rage” cop not aggressor in Maryland shooting

Posted by Andrew Branca on March 08, 2014 101 Comments

A witness of the deadly road-rage confrontation consistently identifies the deceased, Joseph Harvey, Jr., as the aggressor looking to fight

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Treating Syrian Casualties in Israel

Posted by David Gerstman on March 04, 2014 0 Comments

Dr. Massad Barhoum Speaks at AIPAC

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Returning Syrian Jihadists coming to a town near you?

Posted by David Gerstman on February 26, 2014 11 Comments

Foreign fighters recruited by Al Qaeda and Hezbollah are fighting in Syria. What happens when they come home?

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Stand Your Ground law is not a “license to kill”

Posted by Andrew Branca on February 17, 2014 166 Comments

Law Professor pundits confuse general principles of self-defense law with Stand Your Ground, and contribute to the confusion.

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Barry Rubin – May his Memory be a Blessing

Posted by David Gerstman on February 04, 2014 4 Comments

What Barry Rubin meant to pro-Israel bloggers.

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Anti-Israel academic boycotters in panic over NY anti-boycott legislation

Posted by William A. Jacobson on February 02, 2014 7 Comments

Claim their academic freedom to destroy academic freedom is in jeopardy.

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Update on Romeike Homeschooling Asylum Case

Posted by William A. Jacobson on January 23, 2014 19 Comments

Awaiting word from the Supreme Court if it will take the case, or will family be returned to Germany where it risks loss of children for homeschooling.

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Israel Uncovers Al Qaeda Cell in Jerusalem

Posted by David Gerstman on January 23, 2014 11 Comments

The Shin Bet breaks up a Palestinian al Qaeda Cell

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NY State Assembly to introduce academic boycott legislation (Update – Text of Bill added)

Posted by William A. Jacobson on January 10, 2014 10 Comments

“Colleges should not use taxpayer funds to support boycotts, resolutions or any similar actions that are discriminatory and limit academic opportunities.”

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