Online threats against pro-Palestinian protesters rise in wake of Sen. Tom Cotton’s comments about protests

Online threats and hateful rhetoric against pro-Palestinian protesters have accelerated since Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas encouraged people affected by the mass protests to “take matters into your own hands,” according to a report obtained by CBS News. Advance Democracy, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that conducts public interest research, says it found that there … Read more

Don’t Use Your Car As A Weapon

We, as Jalops, all enjoy cars. It’s one of our defining traits. While we may get into our own debates about whether cars are better for pleasure or commuting, long trips or short grocery runs, there’s one use case we can all agree is bad: Cars should really not be weapons. Behind The Wheel Of … Read more

Senator encourages drivers to drag Gaza cease-fire protesters from roads

U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-AK) speaks during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on worldwide threats to American security, on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., March 11, 2024. Julia Nikhinson | Reuters Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., on Tuesday doubled down on earlier comments encouraging people stuck in traffic caused by cease-fire protests to “take matters into … Read more