Navigating Free Speech and Safety in Campus Protests

Exploring the complexities of pro-Israel protests on college campuses, the chapter discusses the clash between free speech and safety concerns, emphasizing the importance of diverse perspectives even when viewed as offensive. It addresses limitations on free speech, silencing, and McCarthyism, as well as ethical resistance advocating for divestment and Palestinian freedom. Additionally, it delves into alliances between pro-Israel forces and right-wing power structures, internal debates within the American Jewish community, and the transition of campus movements into the political system.

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