Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words Ivy League Prof: ‘Black Lives Matter Was Created From a Fabrication’ | Victor Davis Hanson
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Jan 20, 2026 In this dialogue, Bill Jacobson, founder of Legal Insurrection and Cornell law professor, discusses the alarming rise of hostility towards Jewish students at Cornell following recent events. He critiques the origins of Black Lives Matter, claiming its narratives stem from fabrication and Marxist agendas. Jacobson also outlines the chilling effects of a monoculture in academia and his initiatives to document and challenge discriminatory practices in education through Legal Insurrection and the Equal Protection Project.
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Faculty Monoculture Undermines Free Speech
- Cornell has a faculty monoculture where almost all faculty are left-leaning and dissenting views are scarce.
- Bill Jacobson says this lack of viewpoint diversity makes the university's claim of free speech misleading in practice.
Hostility Toward Jewish Students Surged
- Hostility toward Jewish and pro-Israel students at Cornell had long existed and surfaced sharply after October 7th.
- Bill Jacobson recounts marches, calls for intifada, disruptions, and intimidation directed at Jewish students and pro-Israel voices.
Apply Rules Evenly To Restore Campus Order
- Enforce standard campus rules evenly instead of creating special exceptions for protesters.
- Bill Jacobson urges administrators to apply existing disruption and safety rules consistently to restore order.