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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.

Al Jazeera

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.

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"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.

Al Jazeera

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

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‘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

The Guardian - US

"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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Jewish Students At Columbia Address Antisemitism On Campus

Jewish students at Columbia University address antisemitism, share experiences, and advocate for peace and reconciliation within the campus community.

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Comer cancels oversight hearing after clearing of GW encampment - Roll Call

Republicans will continue what Speaker Mike Johnson has described as a “House-wide effort to crack down on antisemitism on college campuses.”

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Anti-Israel Protests Escalate On College Campuses Nationwide

Anti-Israel protests on college campuses lead to arrests and administrative responses. Demonstrators advocate for severance of ties with Israel due to Gaza...

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In NYC and LA, police response to campus protests draws sharp criticism

Students say they suffered broken bones, concussions and other injuries from allegedly aggressive police action breaking up pro-Palestinian protests last week.

Latin Times

Pulitzer Prize: Mexican Cristina Rivera Garza and Dominican-American Medar de la Cruz among winners

The Mexican author won the Memoir/Autobiography category while de la Cruz did the same for Illustrated Reporting and Commentary

The Guardian - US

Biden warns against ‘surge of antisemitism’ at Holocaust event

President warned of ‘surge of antisemitism’ amid Israel military’s deadly attacks that have killed more than 34,000 people in Gaza

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The dangers of fluoride in tap water

"Consumer notices rarely, if ever, mention the possibility that fluoride could affect brain development"

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Macklemore drops pro-Palestine song

"Hind’s Hall" is a tribute to student protesters at Columbia University

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Rep. Ilhan Omar Faces Censure Over Comments On Jewish Students

Rep. Ilhan Omar faces censure for controversial remarks about Jewish students at Columbia University, sparking debate on Israel-Palestine discourse.

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Billionaire Leon Cooperman Criticizes Anti-Israel Protests At Columbia University

Billionaire Leon Cooperman criticizes anti-Israel protests at Columbia University, highlighting concerns over organized anarchy and lack of respect for aut...

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Columbia University Cancels Main Commencement Ceremony Amid Security Concerns

Columbia University cancels commencement ceremony due to security concerns, sparking disappointment and criticism from students.

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‘Blood is on your hands, Biden’: US rapper Macklemore gives support to Palestine and campus protests

New track Hind’s Hall backs Columbia University protesters and characterises Israel as ‘a state that’s gotta rely on an apartheid system’

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Pro-Palestinian Protests Escalate On University Campuses

Pro-Palestinian protests at universities intensify, leading to arrests, cancellations, and disruptions on campuses across the US.

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