Story Recap From Unicorn Riot - September 30, 2025
— Story Recap —
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Israel Bombs Residential Towers, Unleashes ‘Gates of Hell’ on Gaza City
Israel began their ground invasion of Gaza City after bombing over 50 residential towers in the biggest city in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip.
Global Sumud Flotilla Sails to Gaza Despite Israeli Threats
The Global Sumud Flotilla is a fleet of over 50 ships transporting food and humanitarian aid to Gaza, in an attempt to break Israel’s siege. Despite the constant drone attacks by Israel and the very real possibility of further violent attacks, the ships continue toward Gaza.
A Chaplain Trapped Between Trump’s Deportation System and Egypt’s Autocratic Regime
ICE released Ayman Soliman from custody on Sept. 19 after two months. The former interfaith chaplain found himself trapped between the U.S.’s quota-driven deportation system and Egypt’s autocratic regime known for killing and silencing critics.
‘My husband Rapes Me Every Night’: How a Volunteer-Led Organization is Ending the Cycle of Violence in Bhavnagar, India
The SNEHA Foundation, a volunteer-led organization in Bhavnagar, India, is helping women break out of cycles of domestic and sexual violence. This includes marital rape, which the world’s largest democracy does not criminalize.
Minneapolis Community Rallies Behind Isabel Lopez to Demand Feds Drop Charges
Isabel Lopez is facing four felony charges incurred while protesting what was thought to be an ICE raid on Lake Street in Minneapolis back in early June. The community is rallying behind her, calling on the feds to drop the charges.
Israel Bombs Residential Towers as it Unleashes ‘Gates of Hell’ on Gaza City
“Gaza is burning,” says Israel’s Defense Minister as Israel starts their ground invasion of Gaza City after bombing over 50 residential towers in the biggest city in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip.
The Al-Ghafri Tower, the largest in Gaza City, was bombed by Israel on Sept. 15, 2025. Two missiles can be seen striking the tower being it blows up and collapses.
Historic Strike at UMN Earns Wage Increases After a Dozen Arrests
The Teamsters Local 320 held a strike across University of Minnesota campuses seeking a wage increase earlier this month. A tentative agreement of a 3.5% wage increase was made after one week and a dozen arrests.
Community Demands Feds Drop the Charges on Activist Isa Lopez
Twin Cities community rallies behind Isa Lopez, a poet, activist, and organizer who is facing four felonies for protesting federal agents on the streets of Minneapolis.
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