Concerns About Campus Activism

Recent protests on U.S. campuses raised significant concerns about the influence of a far-left moral confusion, often referred to as 'wokeness' or identity politics, particularly regarding Israel and Palestine. Although these protests represented a minority of the student population, their impacts reverberate through elite institutions such as Harvard and Stanford, which have historically played a role in shaping societal norms. Harris expressed anxiety over how these movements, even if small in number, have disproportionately influenced broader public discourse and political responses. For example, widespread anti-Israel demonstrations on campuses seem to have shifted the political stances of some leaders, which consequently reflects a deeper ideological capture of these institutions.