- Recent pro-Palestinian protests across America’s college campuses have led to severe disciplinary actions, including suspensions and expulsions, reminiscent of responses to 1960s Vietnam and 1980s Apartheid protests.
- Unlike previous demonstrations, today’s protests pit supportive and opposing student groups against each other, with accusations of antisemitism adding complexity.
- This divisiveness, combined with pressures on university presidents who risk job loss, marks a distinct shift from past protests, where opposition was less polarized and personal stakes for leadership were lower.
Massive pro-Palestinian college protests bring rare surge in discipline
(05/06/2024)
