Controversy and Critique: Academic Freedom vs. Anti-Semitism

This chapter explores the reactions from universities, politicians, and the media to the arrest of a Palestinian student involved in anti-genocide protests, emphasizing a troubling shift towards prioritizing claims of anti-Semitism over addressing genocide. It critiques the erosion of academic freedom and the implications of bipartisan support for punitive measures against activism, particularly under the Biden administration, while examining the conflation of criticism towards Israel with anti-Semitic sentiment.