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Pro-Palestine Protests Resume at Columbia University

  • #Israel
  • #Palestine
  • #Colleges & universities
  • #United States of America
Pro-Palestine Protests Resume at Columbia University
story
SEP 2024
Above: Pro-Israel demonstrators gather in front of Columbia University on Aug. 27, 2024. Image copyright: Spencer Platt/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images
story last updated SEP 2024

The Spin

Establishment-critical narrative

These renewed student protests are morally justified, and continue the long-standing tradition of civic engagement on college campuses. They serve as a vital platform for students to voice concerns about critical global issues, such as the conflict in Gaza. Nonviolent protests also challenge students to engage with complex topics, fostering critical thinking, and political awareness. By allowing on-campus demonstrations, universities are upholding their mission to develop engaged citizens and contribute to societal good.

New York Times

Pro-establishment narrative

Recent campus protests against the Gaza conflict have infringed on students' rights to safety and education, forcing class cancellations and driving some off campus. They went beyond expressing views or calling for policy changes, escalating to antisemitic rhetoric and threats that should not be tolerated in any academic setting. University leaders must prioritize the protection of all students and maintenance of order on campus.

CNN

Metaculus Prediction


Go Deeper

The Israel-Palestine Conflict
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Establishment split

CRITICAL

PRO

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