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The US college protests and the crackdown on campuses
Apr 26, 2024
Reporters Erum Salam and Margaret Sullivan discuss the US college protests and crackdowns on campuses. They cover student activism, campus arrests, anti-Israel sentiments vs anti-Semitic behaviors, controversies on free speech and anti-Semitism at elite institutions, and negotiations for divestment at Columbia University.
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- Students protest for Gaza ceasefire & divestment from Israel ties, sparking global interest.
- Campus clashes shape US-Israel relations, highlighting complexities in managing student protests.
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Student Protests for Palestine at Columbia University
Students at Columbia University and other universities are protesting for a ceasefire in Gaza and calling for divestment from ties to Israel. Columbia students set up an encampment leading to dramatic events where NYPD arrested many protesters. The clashes reveal a larger conflict possibly shaping US-Israel relations. The movement sparked not just national attention but also spread globally and is gaining momentum.
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