Morning Wire Collegiate Antisemitism Testimony & Daily Wire Sues The State Department | 12.6.23
Dec 6, 2023
University leaders face Congress over their handling of antisemitism, particularly following recent conflicts. Students share alarming experiences of harassment on campuses. The Daily Wire and others challenge censorship allegations against the State Department, raising First Amendment concerns. Additionally, the podcast tackles the contentious debate on Title IX changes regarding transgender athletes, highlighting divisions on the future of women's sports.
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Campus Anti-Semitism
- Jewish students face harassment and threats at universities after Hamas' attack on Israel.
- Some universities have been slow or reluctant to condemn these actions.
Intifada Calls at Harvard
- Rep. Stefanik questioned Harvard's president about student calls for 'intifada'.
- She asked if such speech violates Harvard's code of conduct.
Student Experiences
- Jonathan Frieden, a Harvard student, described witnessing chants calling for Israel's destruction.
- Talia Khan from MIT said 70% of Jewish students hide their identity due to anti-Semitism.