Undercurrents Glenn Greenwald: Trump's Israel censorship is the Right's DEI
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Apr 25, 2025 
Glenn Greenwald, a prominent journalist and host of System Update, dives into the controversies surrounding the Trump administration's anti-DEI policies. He argues that the clash over free speech rights shows no real difference between the far-right and pro-DEI movements. The discussion also highlights historical patterns of censorship, exposing the hypocritical stances of both sides on issues like academic freedom and hate speech. Greenwald challenges listeners to reconsider the manipulation of victim narratives in political discourse and the implications for civil liberties.
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Mirror Image of DEI and Israel Exception
- The right's use of victimhood narratives mirrors the left's DEI approach to speech on campuses.
- Both sides weaponize claims of victimization and accusations of bigotry to control discourse.
Palantir's Exclusive Job Program
- Palantir created 180 jobs exclusively for American Jewish students facing anti-Semitism.
- Ben Shapiro initially praised this but backtracked after criticism for supporting DEI-like quotas.
Expanded Hate Speech Codes on Israel
- US universities have adopted expanded hate speech codes targeting criticism of Israel.
- These codes ban certain speech about Israel that is allowed about other countries, limiting free expression.