Columbia adopts controversial antisemitism definition
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Antisemitism, Georgetown University
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The recommendations consistently classify anti-Israeli and anti-Zionist speech as antisemitic. There is danger in this approach.
Months into its fight to restore federal funding revoked by the Trump administration over antisemitism claims, Columbia University has adopted a new set of policies that include refusing to meet
The definition itself is not the source of controversy. It states that antisemitism is a “certain perception of Jews that may be expressed as hatred” toward them. But the alliance also includes with the definition a series of examples that alarm many supporters of free expression.
The chancellor of CUNY was one of three university heads grilled over antisemitism on campus during a heated congressional hearing Tuesday.
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The antisemitism strategy could stoke social divisions due to its reliance on biased arguments, weak evidence and overreach in its recommendations.
Actor Ari’el Stachel described feeling uncomfortable admitting to his Jewish roots in public and hoped NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani can address his concerns.
The Foundation to Combat Antisemitism has launched an NIL-sponsored program with NCAA athletes. What to know about the program and its ambassadors: