Cornell Professor Russell Rickford, who infamously described the October 7 massacre as 'exhilarating,' returned to campus, continuing to incite antisemitic rhetoric effortlessly, exposing a troubling lack of institutional accountability.
Following his return to campus, Rickford resumed rallying students to chant 'Long Live the Intifada,' demonstrating a blatant disregard for the safety and wellbeing of Jewish students and leaving them feeling abandoned.
New York Governor Hochul had the opportunity to confront Rickford's actions decisively but chose to issue a vague statement instead, illustrating a troubling complacency towards the rise of antisemitism in academic settings.
The failure by leadership not only permits but implicitly encourages antisemitism on campuses, showing a lack of resolve in protecting vulnerable communities and challenging hate-driven narratives.
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