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www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

Virginia Foxx's Focus on Antisemitism on College Campuses Has Raised Her Profile

Virginia Foxx, a long-standing Republican congresswoman, gained visibility through her campaign against antisemitism on college campuses, guided by her Baptist church teachings and experiences in education. [ more ]
Intelligencer
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Why President Biden Is Correct to Denounce Campus Antisemitism

President Biden addressed the surge of antisemitism on campuses, emphasizing the complexity of the issue and the challenges faced by Jewish students. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Education

How to Define Antisemitism' Is a Subject of Bitter Debate.

The challenge of defining and confronting antisemitism on college campuses. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden decries surge of antisemitism since the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel

President Biden condemns antisemitic incidents on college campuses during Days of Remembrance, linking Holocaust atrocities to recent events and emphasizing the importance of combating hate.
Biden reiterates the need to address antisemitism and hate speech on college campuses, emphasizing the right to free speech while condemning threats of violence.
Biden highlights his personal motivation to combat antisemitism, referencing his family's acknowledgment of Holocaust horrors as a driving force in his decision to run for president. [ more ]
time.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Warns of Ferocious' Surge in Antisemitism in Holocaust Remembrance Speech

President Biden condemns rising antisemitism on college campuses in the wake of protests and reaffirms support for Israel. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden fails test on pro-Hamas thuggery at colleges - prez as bankrupt on morality as he is on policy

President Biden addressed anti-Israel protests on college campuses late, giving a lukewarm response that failed to directly confront the issue. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

Virginia Foxx's Focus on Antisemitism on College Campuses Has Raised Her Profile

Virginia Foxx, a long-standing Republican congresswoman, gained visibility through her campaign against antisemitism on college campuses, guided by her Baptist church teachings and experiences in education. [ more ]
Intelligencer
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Why President Biden Is Correct to Denounce Campus Antisemitism

President Biden addressed the surge of antisemitism on campuses, emphasizing the complexity of the issue and the challenges faced by Jewish students. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Education

How to Define Antisemitism' Is a Subject of Bitter Debate.

The challenge of defining and confronting antisemitism on college campuses. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden decries surge of antisemitism since the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel

President Biden condemns antisemitic incidents on college campuses during Days of Remembrance, linking Holocaust atrocities to recent events and emphasizing the importance of combating hate.
Biden reiterates the need to address antisemitism and hate speech on college campuses, emphasizing the right to free speech while condemning threats of violence.
Biden highlights his personal motivation to combat antisemitism, referencing his family's acknowledgment of Holocaust horrors as a driving force in his decision to run for president. [ more ]
time.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Warns of Ferocious' Surge in Antisemitism in Holocaust Remembrance Speech

President Biden condemns rising antisemitism on college campuses in the wake of protests and reaffirms support for Israel. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden fails test on pro-Hamas thuggery at colleges - prez as bankrupt on morality as he is on policy

President Biden addressed anti-Israel protests on college campuses late, giving a lukewarm response that failed to directly confront the issue. [ more ]
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#college-campuses
The Nation
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

On Student Protests and Elected Officials

College campuses are crucial in driving social movements, with recent protests showcasing a strong call for freedom for Palestinians and an end to violence in Gaza. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
Education

Pursue anti-Israel 'outside agitators' disrupting colleges - and end the nonsense for good

Protests on college campuses are not spontaneous and do not represent the majority of students, but rather are influenced by organized outside groups. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago
Education

A weekend of arrests and commencement disruptions over Israel-Gaza

The conflict over the war in Gaza impacted college campuses during graduation ceremonies, leading to protests and intervention by law enforcement. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
New York City

Police move in to clear NYU encampment, US campus arrests grow to 2,200 in pro-Palestinian protests

Pro-Palestinian protests lead to arrests at college campuses across the U.S., with police using riot gear and tactics to disperse encampments. [ more ]
Truthout
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Echoes Fascist Rhetoric in Speech Denouncing "Lawless" Pro-Palestine Protests

President Biden criticizes pro-Palestine protests at US college campuses, condemning supposed violence and endorsing peaceful dissent. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden says 'order must prevail' during campus protests over the war in Gaza

President Biden defends right to protest but emphasizes the importance of maintaining order on college campuses amidst unrest over the war in Gaza. [ more ]
The Nation
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

On Student Protests and Elected Officials

College campuses are crucial in driving social movements, with recent protests showcasing a strong call for freedom for Palestinians and an end to violence in Gaza. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
Education

Pursue anti-Israel 'outside agitators' disrupting colleges - and end the nonsense for good

Protests on college campuses are not spontaneous and do not represent the majority of students, but rather are influenced by organized outside groups. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago
Education

A weekend of arrests and commencement disruptions over Israel-Gaza

The conflict over the war in Gaza impacted college campuses during graduation ceremonies, leading to protests and intervention by law enforcement. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
New York City

Police move in to clear NYU encampment, US campus arrests grow to 2,200 in pro-Palestinian protests

Pro-Palestinian protests lead to arrests at college campuses across the U.S., with police using riot gear and tactics to disperse encampments. [ more ]
Truthout
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Echoes Fascist Rhetoric in Speech Denouncing "Lawless" Pro-Palestine Protests

President Biden criticizes pro-Palestine protests at US college campuses, condemning supposed violence and endorsing peaceful dissent. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden says 'order must prevail' during campus protests over the war in Gaza

President Biden defends right to protest but emphasizes the importance of maintaining order on college campuses amidst unrest over the war in Gaza. [ more ]
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#free speech
www.mediaite.com
6 months ago
Law

The View Hosts Battle Over Anti-Semitism on Campus: 'The Law Is The Law!'

The View co-hosts had a heated debate about anti-Semitism on college campuses and free speech protections guaranteed by the Constitution.
The discussion centered around a congressional hearing where administrators of prestigious universities refused to explicitly say that calls for genocide of Jewish people violate campus rules on harassment.
The debate revolved around the tension between free speech and codes of conduct, with one co-host arguing that even hateful speech is protected by the Constitution. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Education

Columbia Faces Protests After Suspending 2 Pro-Palestinian Groups

College campuses are experiencing growing divisions over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and efforts to contain the discord.
Columbia University suspended two pro-Palestinian student groups, leading to protests from students and faculty members.
Some pro-Israel donors are pressuring institutions to respond more forcefully to the conflict. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
6 months ago
Law

The View Hosts Battle Over Anti-Semitism on Campus: 'The Law Is The Law!'

The View co-hosts had a heated debate about anti-Semitism on college campuses and free speech protections guaranteed by the Constitution.
The discussion centered around a congressional hearing where administrators of prestigious universities refused to explicitly say that calls for genocide of Jewish people violate campus rules on harassment.
The debate revolved around the tension between free speech and codes of conduct, with one co-host arguing that even hateful speech is protected by the Constitution. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Education

Columbia Faces Protests After Suspending 2 Pro-Palestinian Groups

College campuses are experiencing growing divisions over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and efforts to contain the discord.
Columbia University suspended two pro-Palestinian student groups, leading to protests from students and faculty members.
Some pro-Israel donors are pressuring institutions to respond more forcefully to the conflict. [ more ]
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www.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
Education

University of California professors push back on UC president's call for viewpoint-neutral' history of Middle East

UC professors push back on UC president's call for viewpoint-neutral history of the Middle East, citing violation of academic freedom.
Academic debate arises amidst tensions on college campuses related to Israel-Hamas war, as institutions struggle to balance free speech rights and maintain healthy environment for students. [ more ]
Haaretz.com
6 months ago
NYC politics

New York mayor blames professors for hateful atmosphere against Jews on city campuses

New York City Mayor Eric Adams accused faculty at college campuses in the city of contributing to an atmosphere of hate against Jewish students.
Mayor Eric Adams made these comments during a speech at Manhattan's Central Synagogue. [ more ]
Cbsnews
6 months ago
Education

Students at Tri-State Area colleges say antisemitism & Islamophobia are reaching a boiling point amid Israel-Hamas war

Antisemitism and Islamophobia are growing issues on college campuses in the Tri-State Area, according to students.
Jewish students at NYU have filed a federal lawsuit alleging violations of civil rights laws, while Muslim students at Rutgers also feel unsafe.
The lawsuit against NYU claims a failure to take disciplinary action has created a hostile education environment for Jewish students. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
7 months ago
Education

Ahead of Starbucks Red Cup Day, college students demand schools cut ties with the coffee giant

Protests against Starbucks are being organized by students and workers ahead of Red Cup Day, an annual event where holiday-themed reusable cups are handed out.
The movement, known as the Red Cup Rebellion, includes boycotts, strikes, and picket lines. [ more ]
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