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Left-wing politics

Biden's antisemitism task force meets as college protests roil U.S.

Attempts to address growing antisemitism with concrete solutions discussed by Biden administration officials. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Arrests roil campuses nationwide ahead of graduation as protesters demand Israel ties be cut

Protests on college campuses demanding schools cut financial ties to Israel amidst Israel-Hamas war. [ more ]

The Hill

White House condemns 'blatantly antisemitic' protests amid ongoing unrest at Columbia

The White House condemned violence and intimidation targeting Jewish students in ongoing college protests. [ more ]

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New York City

City College, Against Its Nature, Asks Police to End Campus Protest

The president of City College of New York faced a critical decision to involve the police to restore order amidst protests despite the college's history of supporting radical student protest culture. [ more ]

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New York City

The 63-Year-Old Career Activist Among the Protesters at Columbia

The pro-Palestinian movement on college campuses may have external influences beyond student-led actions. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

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California

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he's 'against divestment' after Sac State changes policy language

Governor Newsom against divestment amid college campus protests over Israel-tied investments. [ more ]

Axios

Mapped: Where pro-Palestinian student protesters have been arrested

The majority of arrests at college protests have occurred at encampments and sit-ins, with smaller protests generally peaceful. [ more ]

QNS

Queens electeds offer contrasting viewpoints on pro-Palestinian encampment at Columbia - QNS

Queens officials express divergent views on pro-Palestinian encampments at college campuses. [ more ]

The Atlantic

How the Campus Left Broke Higher Education

Elite colleges are facing consequences of deviating from the liberal university ideal. [ more ]

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4 weeks ago

Opinion | Columbia, Free Speech and the Coddling of the American Right

Freedom of expression is a contentious issue on college campuses, leading to clashes between students and authorities. [ more ]

The Ringer