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One Thing: The Financial Reality Behind Campus Calls to Divest
May 5, 2024
CNN Business Reporter Matt Egan discusses the campus calls for divestment from Israel-linked businesses. They explore the history of divestment protests at Columbia University, the challenges universities face in divesting, and the limited impact of divestment on public companies. They also discuss the effectiveness of divestment protests in bringing awareness and social change.
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- Students demand universities divest from businesses linked to Israel for perceived injustices.
- Historical divestment movements serve as symbolic gestures against controversial practices.
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Protests for Divestment and their Impact
Students on campuses like Columbia University are engaging in protests for divestment related to Israel's activities, demanding their universities to sever ties with entities supporting Israeli actions. These protests focus on calling for a ceasefire, ending academic relationships with Israel, and divesting from companies linked to the conflict. Despite facing challenges in impacting stock prices or university decisions, these movements aim to raise awareness and make a moral statement against perceived injustices.
