Heads of elite universities testify about campus antisemitism; The Daily Wire sues the State Department for censorship; Witnesses discuss proposed changes to Title 9 and sports separation by sex.
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University leaders testified before Congress about their inadequate response to anti-Semitism on campus, highlighting the need for increased security and training programs.
The Daily Wire, the Federalist, and the State of Texas filed a lawsuit against the Biden State Department, accusing it of funding censorship of speech and press freedoms.
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The Rise of Anti-Semitism on College Campuses
Lawmakers grill university leaders over their handling of anti-Semitism on campus, particularly during the Israel-Hamas War. Jewish students have faced harassment and threats of violence on campuses nationwide, with prestigious schools like Harvard, U-Penn, and MIT being particularly affected. University presidents were called to testify before Congress, where they were criticized for their response to anti-Semitism. Although some leaders promised increased security and training programs to combat it, many lawmakers were unsatisfied.
Lawsuit Against the Biden State Department
The Daily Wire, the Federalist, and the State of Texas filed a civil complaint against the Biden State Department, accusing it of censoring news outlets. The lawsuit alleges that the State Department funded censorship of speech and press freedoms by collaborating with private entities and technology companies. The plaintiffs seek to halt this alleged unconstitutional conduct and assert that the State Department has no authority to engage in censorship. The lawsuit aims to obtain a preliminary injunction to prevent further funding and promotion of technology that targets the plaintiffs.
Debate Over Title IX Changes and Women's Sports
A hearing addressed the proposed changes to Title IX, which would include gender identity, potentially allowing biological males who identify as trans to compete against women. Opponents of the rule change argued that it endangers women's rights, pointing out physical differences between males and females, privacy concerns in locker rooms, and instances of harm to female athletes. Proponents argued against alleged bigotry and transphobia, suggesting that privacy issues could be addressed with curtains or doors. The debate highlighted the fundamental disagreement over the participation of transgender individuals in women's sports.
Heads of elite universities testify before Congress over their handling of campus antisemitism, The Daily Wire joins with The Federalist and the State of Texas to take on the Biden State Department, and top female athletes and female leaders speak before Congress about the importance of protecting women's sports. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.
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