Free Speech on Campus: Tensions and Challenges

This chapter explores the implications of universities adopting the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism, particularly focusing on the effects at Harvard and Columbia. It discusses the tension between institutional neutrality and the silencing of pro-Palestinian voices, alongside historical and contemporary issues of free speech in academic settings. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by students and faculty in navigating political expression amidst a climate of speech policing and perceived bias.