

US protests: Campus crackdowns, Gaza protests and the free speech debate
May 1, 2024
US protests at university campuses over Israel-Hamas war, arrests, tear gas, and counter-protest violence. Comparison to past protests in the US. Discussion on divestment from Israel, free speech debates, and challenges faced by Jewish students. Historical context of student protests in the US, including involvement of National Guard and impact on public policy.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Student Protests on Campus and Free Speech Debate
02:05 • 2min
Student Protests for Divestment from Israel and Free Speech Advocacy at Universities
04:08 • 2min
Complexities of Student Protests and Jewish Students' Unease
05:51 • 3min
Campus Protests: Then and Now
08:54 • 9min