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The End of Academic Freedom (w/ Maura Finkelstein) | The Chris Hedges Report

The Chris Hedges Report

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Silencing Dissent in Academia

This chapter explores the unsettling ramifications faced by an educator who lost their tenured position due to unfounded accusations and online harassment. It examines how organizations like Hillel International suppress academic freedom by leveraging donor influence and intimidation on college campuses, particularly surrounding Palestinian rights discussions. Highlighting the troubling dynamics between financial pressures and educational integrity, the chapter raises urgent concerns about the state of free speech within higher education.

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