Columbia adopts controversial antisemitism definition
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antisemitism, CUNY and Georgetown University
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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
Republicans accused university leaders of enabling antisemitism during a tense House hearing Tuesday, citing lax discipline, DEI programs, and foreign funding.
The Foundation to Combat Antisemitism has launched an NIL-sponsored program with NCAA athletes. What to know about the program and its ambassadors:
Rep. Elise Stefanik called for CUNY Chancellor Felix Matos Rodriguez to resign after flunking his House testimony Tuesday on combating campus antisemitism — including allowing the hiring of
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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.
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.
Senate has yet to hold a hearing for Yehuda Kaploun, the president’s nominee for the role, amid rising antisemitism globally.