What Happens When Government Breaks
Political Gabfest
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Political Suppression and Civil Liberties
This chapter explores the implications of government actions against a pro-Palestinian activist facing residency challenges under foreign policy claims. The discussion draws parallels with historical political repression, particularly during the McCarthy era, and scrutinizes the balancing act universities must perform between free speech and external pressures. It also critiques the current focus on anti-Semitism in civil rights debates, urging a broader acknowledgment of various forms of discrimination.
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