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Bad Faith
Episode 378 - Academic Suppression at Harvard: Students Speak Out (w/ Asmer Safi & Prince Williams)
Jun 6, 2024
Rhodes Scholar Asmer Safi and Harvard student Prince Williams discuss Harvard's crackdown on student activism, divestment strategies, the downfall of Claudine Gay, and challenges faced by left-wing organizers. The guests highlight academic suppression, protests, and the importance of campus conversations on divestment despite political complexities.
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- Harvard suppresses student activism by imposing sanctions on those involved in divestment campaigns.
- The power struggle at Harvard between faculty support for activists and administrative control impedes student graduation.
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Divestment from Israel and Student Activism
The podcast episode delves into the struggles of student activists like Osmer and Prince at Harvard, who have been engaged in pro-Palestinian activism. Osmer talks about facing administrative sanctions for his involvement in divestment campaigns from Israel and advocating against apartheid. The episode highlights the challenges faced by these activists, including intimidation, harassment, and disciplinary sanctions, affecting their academic careers and postgraduate plans.
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