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Tag: Viewpoint Diversity

0 Communities Politics

At campus symposium, Jewish panelists push back as billionaire Bill Ackman defends Trump’s feud with Harvard

Andrew Silow-Carroll in Forward · 19 May

During a symposium on Jews and elite universities at the Center for Jewish History, a debate arose centering on Hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman's defense of Trump's funding cuts to Harvard and wider demands on universities to increase political diversity.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Harvard president: As a Jew, ‘I know very well’ that concerns about antisemitism are valid

Louis Keene in Forward · 22 Apr

Harvard University President Alan Garber, who is Jewish, announced a lawsuit against the Trump administration to block actions it claims are punitive and unjustified regarding antisemitism.

0 Education Antisemitism

Campuses Need Viewpoint Diversity. How Can They Foster It?

Sapir · 3 Apr

Caroline Mehl, co-founder of the Constructive Dialogue Institute, discusses the challenges of fostering viewpoint diversity on college campuses in the context of free speech and antisemitism concerns exacerbated by the Middle East conflict's impact on U.S. campuses.

0 Education Philosophy

Viewpoint Diversity — Up to a Point

Sapir · 3 Apr

After years of advocating for intellectual diversity and dialogue, the author finds themselves re-evaluating their stance in light of political shifts and events such as October 7.

0 Education Politics

Viewpoint Diversity — Up to a Point

Sapir · 1 Mar

Viewpoint diversity, once a cherished aspect of academic and intellectual discourse, is experiencing challenges within university environments since a shift has prioritized ideological conformity over open debate.

0 Politics Torah

The Torah can teach Democrats about winning again.

Mark Gerson in Future of Jewish · 21 Dec 2024

Mark Gerson's essay suggests that Democrats seeking political success can learn valuable lessons from the Torah.

0 Education Antisemitism

Campuses Need Viewpoint Diversity. How Can They Foster It?

Sapir · 1 Nov 2024

Caroline Mehl, co-founder of the Constructive Dialogue Institute, discusses the importance of fostering viewpoint diversity on college campuses in response to increasing societal divisions and challenges in campus speech.