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The Intelligence: America’s college crackdowns

Apr 24, 2024
21:21
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Discussions on clashes at universities over free speech, Brexit regret among British voters, and using new tech to protect whales from ships.
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  • Concerns arise over protecting free speech amidst campus protests
  • Whale Safe initiative uses technology to reduce ship strikes and protect whales

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Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators at Columbia University

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators continue to protest at Columbia University despite calls to disband. The demands include divesting endowments from Israeli firms, ending academic partnerships with Israeli institutions, and condemning Israel's actions. The protests have spread to other campuses, raising concerns about anti-Semitism and free speech protection for university leaders.

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