Marc Novikoff, an associate editor at the Washington Monthly and freelance writer, dives into the protests that erupted across American campuses during the 2023-2024 academic year. He reveals how the intensity of these protests correlates with university prestige, tuition prices, and student wealth. Novikoff discusses the impact of socioeconomic factors on activism, highlighting differences between elite and working-class institutions. He also explores the concept of 'luxury beliefs' among the elite and their influence on student perceptions of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
