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Anti-Israel Protests Continue At Columbia University

Anti-Israel protests escalate at Columbia University with student encampment during alumni reunion weekend, drawing attention to divestment demands.

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Civil disobedience and calls for financial divestments ‘have an important place in democracy’—but many schools also have donors to worry about

Faced with student protestors’ demands, donors, and managing their reputations, educational institutions are finding themselves between a rock and a hard place.

Fortune

Student activism: Here's how it works

My years as a student activist at Columbia shaped me — and most of what we fought for, we won eventually

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University of Toronto gives pro-Palestinian activists 24 hours to end encampment

Canadian university gives protesters one day to close up protest camp on downtown campus or potentially face police action

The Guardian - US

House Republicans assail university head for negotiated end to Gaza protest

Northwestern president becomes lightning rod in Republican-led committee hearing also featuring chiefs of Rutgers and UCLA

The Guardian - US

Biden’s tariffs on Chinese EVs make sense—but only for a while

The Biden administration aims to create a defensible moat so that U.S. automakers’ efforts to build competitive EVs are not wiped out by Chinese imports.

Fortune

A List (with Links) of Antisemitism Lawsuits Filed against American Universities

Along with dozens of Title VI administrative complaints filed with the Office of Civil Rights, at least fourteen colleges and universities are facing lawsuits over their handling of antisemitism on campus since October 7. I asked around, and no one seems to have a compiled a list of defendants with…

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Free Things to Do in New York City

Seven free things to do in New York City, so you can better enjoy the most expensive city in the country.

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Student anger over the Vietnam War erupted into violence in the ’60s − a terrorism expert explores if the same could happen today

Following a wave of pro-Palestinian protests led by students at universities across the country, a few schools, like Brown University, say they are considering divesting from companies that support or work in Israel.

The Conversation

An Interview with Judge Matthew Solomson About the Columbia Boycott

In the wake of the announced boycott against Columbia University, I posed several questions to Judge Matthew Solomson of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. I provide his answers, with light editing, below: Q: Shortly after October 7, you announced that you would not hire clerks who signed a letter…

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International students risk immigration status to engage in Gaza protests

Reliant on visas to remain in the US, foreign students face heightened consequences for involvement in campus protests.

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Finance and business moguls held Zoom with Eric Adams urging him to bring in police on Columbia protesters

A private WhatsApp group of high-profile, powerful financiers, business leaders and CEOs received briefings from Israeli officials, and discussed shaping public dialogue around Israel crisis

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Columbia Arrests Raise Concerns Over Student Injuries

Conflicting reports surface over injuries during Columbia University arrests amid Israel-Palestine tensions, prompting calls for transparency and accountab...

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I served as a college president for nearly two decades – I know choosing the right commencement speaker can be fraught with risks

The 2024 commencement season has been one of the most contentious in recent memory. Amid pro-Palestinian protests at campuses nationwide over the war in the Gaza Strip, some universities – such as Columbia University and the University of Southern California – have canceled their commencement ceremonies. Others, such as Duke…

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Pro-Israel billionaires urged New York crackdown on Gaza protests: Report

WhatsApp leaks reveal group of business leaders discussed ways to pressure officials to clear pro-Palestine protesters.

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California university will heed student call to boycott Israel institutions

Calls to boycott Israeli academic institutions have been a consistent demand of protesters against Israel’s war in Gaza.

Salon

"It exposes a contradiction" on campus

Author Alex Vitale on the "deeper truth" about universities as "an important part of America's imperial program"

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Pro-Palestinian Protests Disrupt Several U.S. Graduation Ceremonies

Pro-Palestinian protests disrupt U.S. university graduations, sparking debates on activism and free speech.

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Are US graduation ceremonies the latest battleground for Gaza protests?

Here’s how pro-Palestine campus protests and encampments are affecting graduation ceremonies at US universities.

The Guardian - US

Nearly all Gaza campus protests in the US have been peaceful, study finds

Analysis of 553 protests in solidarity with Palestinians between 18 April and 3 May found 97% of them did not cause serious damage

The Guardian - US

‘Police raids are nothing new’: student protesters from 1960s see history repeating itself

Anti-Vietnam war activists from Tariq Ali to the Weather Underground on the remarkable parallels with today’s pro-Palestinian uprising

Reason

"A Message from Jewish Students at Columbia University"

"Contrary to what many have tried to sell you – no, Judaism cannot be separated from Israel. Zionism is, simply put, the manifestation of that belief."

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Columbia University Faces Lawsuit Over Handling Of Anti-Israel Protests

Columbia University custodians' union considers legal action over handling of anti-Israel protests.

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Rep. D'esposito Requests Graduation Ceremony For Columbia Students

Rep. Anthony D'Esposito requests list of graduating students from Columbia University to organize special ceremony due to cancellation of main commencement...

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Rep. D'esposito Requests Graduation List From Columbia President

Rep. D'Esposito requests list of graduating students for special ceremony at Columbia University after main commencement cancellation due to anti-Israel pr...

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