Campus Protests and Political Rhetoric

This chapter examines the backlash against student protests regarding divestment related to Gaza, focusing on charged language used by political leaders that equates activists with historic oppressors. It discusses the implications of such rhetoric on perceptions of anti-Semitism and critiques the conflation of anti-Israel sentiment with antisemitism, amidst ongoing tensions on college campuses. The narrative also highlights how recent events, including police responses and administrative actions at universities like Columbia, reflect the broader political ramifications and complexities of free speech in the current socio-political climate.