The conflict over the conflict: the Israel/Palestine debate on US campuses, and the implications for free speech and academic freedom / Seminar Series: Antisemitism Now
Since the Hamas attacks of 7 October, some US campuses have been in the midst of controversy. College Presidents’ statements have been blasted as insufficiently condemning Hamas, or ignoring the Palestinians. Some pro-Palestinian student groups have been suspended. Jewish students have been threatened and attacked. A university President has resigned, and government officials are promoting laws and rules that would violate free speech rights, and worse, harm the ability of the campus to help students understand the moment. What’s going on, and what should be done?