But then again, with any show, aren't there supposed to be enough staff regardless of circumstances? Are they telling us that they didn't plan ahead for this?

That happens to queer people, to pick an example from your list, in case you are unaware.

over being gay.

protests and threats from NY to KY to OR of musicians from multiple musical genres (country, pop, rock).

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — As the situation in Palestine intensifies, more and more New Mexicans are calling for a ceasefire. Since Oct. 7, 2023, we have seen countless protests and events in the Duke City and beyond.

The latest action took place at the University of New Mexico Thursday morning. Students walked out of class and demanded the Board of Regents call for a ceasefire.

This is just the latest call to action in the state. On Wednesday, Meow Wolf canceled controversial musician Matisyahu’s concert after they were flooded with calls from activists because of his strong support for Israel.


“Zionism is a form of racism, and we are fighting against racism for everyone, that is why there are tons of Jewish people as a part of this movement. We are working side by side against Christians and Muslims and Catholics,” said Alex Mcdonough, who is a member of New Mexico Jews For Free Palestine.

https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/unm-walkout-meow-wolf-show-canceled-protests-continue-in-nm-over-war-in-gaza/

This is especially common in Jamaica. I don't know if that is the reason, but I know there is a history of it. There often is violence involved. But something tells me this isn't because of Israel.

His shows were targeted by Pro-Hamas protesters. So yes, it was because of Israel. Whether it was censorship, threats from protesters, staff refusing to work, it ultimately was because Matisyshu is a pro-Israel Jew.

I mean, I know there are many divisions/sects within, and it has a complicated history. But I also know that yes, they have been persecuted. There is a common conspiracy among the fringe far-right Christian Nationalist groups in that a lot of the Jews teach Kabbalistic (mystic) teachings, which they see as the devil's teachings. So I can't rule out one of those.

No words….

What I said is their words, not mine. You better believe that it isn't just Hamas. Many of what was fringe about a decade ago is now mainstream. I know full and well that these Christian Nationalists believe in many of the same conspiracy theories.

KOAT television station in Albuquerque reported that “several local pro-Palestinian activist groups credited themselves for pressuring Meow Wolf to cancel the event.”

Pro-Palestinian and union activists claim to have overwhelmed Meow Wolf with social media posts and phone calls, according to KOAT.

The young are not into genocide.

NM student - “"I think this is the first genocide that we can watch on our phones in history, and I think people are learning that history is happening right now,"”

And who in NM IS into genocide?

The article doesn't mention any groups in Arizona. Perhaps it is the same, but the article doesn't clearly mention any groups in Tucson.

The left hates us (ANSWER people), the right hates us ("The Jews won't replace us).

When the chips are down, we always alone. We have no friends - Paul Newman from "Exodus"

It doesn't quite keep me up at night, but it's close.

What will happen when someone gets killed at one of these confrontation demonstrations? I fear it is only a matter of time. The amount of hatred and calls for violence against the Jews might even exceed that of the beginning stages of nazism. And I believe it is more public and out in the open.

I've never really outwardly identified as Jewish. I'm definitely in the spiritual, not religious, camp, or have been. The only time in recent memory I've been to any Jewish events has been at weddings and funerals.

I've been to the left of liberal since I was a teenager. DU has been a quiet home almost since its inception. Now, many of the posts I read here are subtly or blatantly dripping antisemitism. Same on other social media. I do fear for the future.

it's only a matter of time until another Pittsburgh slaughter of Jews happens.

. . . that is offering weapons training classes.

NM Jews for Free Palestine in my state - contributed to stopping the concert.

Whales for Japanese Whaling. Log Cabin Republicans.

Some group names are for sarcastic levity, but they are all Stockholm Syndrome.

where even New Mexicans say "Come on vacation, leave on probation."

Thank you for contributing, NM. You denied my right to see him if I were back in Tucson because I love the New Rock.

Don't like him or his stances? Don't buy his albums. Don't listen to his music. Don't go to his shows.

Despite living in a seriously progressive neighborhood, we now do not trust the zoomers buying properties.

It's a bloody shame.

I'm 6'2", 240, bench 355, and know how to brawl.

But tell a Nazi to shut up and they’ll start whining about being cancelled…

At a certain level of threats, a venue is going to get nervous.

Matisyahu's been a toasting Hasidim for approximately ever; this is all on pro-Gaza lefties.