Tag: Campus Activism
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After 48 hours, protesters at Columbia dismantle encampment — but promise more ‘attacks’ on the university
Pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University dismantled their encampment after 48 hours but vowed to continue targeting the university until it agrees to divest from Israeli companies, boycott Israeli universities, and sever ties with the New York City Police Department.
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‘No one’s allowed to talk to me’: At UW-Madison, trying — and failing — to talk about Israel
At the University of Wisconsin-Madison, tensions have escalated between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel student activists, particularly evident at a recent protest on Library Mall.
The author expresses her concerns about participating in Mother's Day celebrations in New York City due to the anti-Israel and antisemitic sentiments she has observed on the Columbia campus, where her apartment is located.
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In Michigan, Boston and elsewhere, pro-Palestinian protesters assert themselves at college graduations
Pro-Palestinian protesters made their presence known at college graduation ceremonies in Michigan, Boston, and other locations, unfurling Palestinian flags, engaging in symbolic actions, and delivering speeches critical of Israel.
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The text discusses instances of anti-Israel protests on university campuses, highlighting support for Hamas, calls for Palestinian scholarships and jobs, and violent demonstrations, with some protesters affiliated with extremist groups.
At Brown University, a peaceful encampment supporting Gaza managed to keep antisemitism at bay amidst a climate of activism and dialogue.
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Who Has the Right to “Disrupt” the University? - The very administrators now cracking down on student protests’ “disruptiveness” have been dismantling higher education for decades.
Administrators at various universities, including Columbia, have taken harsh measures against student protesters seeking divestment from Israel, leading to hundreds of arrests and clashes with police.
Ruth Wisse discusses the rise of intense anti-Israel protests on college campuses, noting a shift away from previous calls for peace and a two-state solution.
The article discusses how American Jews are increasingly falling for exaggerations, lies, and conspiracy theories related to issues like the Israel/Palestine conflict, leading to a sense of fear and paranoia within the community.
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This rabbi is "horrified" at how a song he wrote is being used at campus pro-Palestinian protests
Rabbi Menachem Creditor, the songwriter of the popular tune "Olam Chesed Yibaneh," is upset that his song is being used by students at campus pro-Palestinian protests, including at Yale University.
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The text discusses the presence of militant pro-Hamas sentiments at Columbia University's Gaza solidarity encampment, highlighting chants against Jews and the glorification of violence.
Campuses like the University of Virginia, typically politically quiet regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, have seen a surge in anti-Israel activity post-Oct.
A pro-Palestinian faculty group at Harvard University apologized for sharing an image deemed antisemitic, featuring a hand with a Star of David and a dollar sign holding Muhammad Ali and an Egyptian leader in a noose.
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) began as a moderate voice advocating for Palestinian rights during the Oslo peace process.
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Rutgers University suspends Students for Justice in Palestine amid further campus uproar over Israel
Rutgers University has suspended its chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) due to violations of university policies, including disruptive conduct and inappropriate use of space.
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My Black and Jewish background has made me uniquely equipped to acknowledge the multiple truths of the Israel-Hamas war
The author, who comes from a Black-Jewish background, reflects on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and their struggle to respond in a way that acknowledges the multiple truths at the center of the conflict.
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ACLU blasts Anti-Defamation League for accusing pro-Palestine student groups of supporting Hamas
The ACLU has criticized the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) for accusing pro-Palestine student groups, particularly Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), of supporting Hamas and advocating for violence.
The annual conference of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), the largest pro-Palestinian student movement in the U.S., is being held at the University of California, Los Angeles, garnering controversy and criticism from various groups.