US Campus Protests Are Back With a New Academic Year

Published SEP 4 2024

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The Spin

Renewed student protests are justified as they 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 challenge students to engage with complex topics, fostering critical thinking and political awareness. By allowing them, universities uphold their mission to develop engaged citizens and contribute to societal good.

nytimes

Campus protests of the recent past against the Gaza conflict have infringed on students' rights to safety and education, forcing class cancellations and driving some students off campus. They went beyond expressing views or calling for policy changes, and escalated to antisemitic rhetoric and threats that should not be tolerated in any academic setting. University leaders have a duty to protect all students and maintain order on campus. .

CNN

Metaculus Prediction

There is a 1% chance that any two countries out of the US, UK, Germany, Canada, France, or Australia will curtail diplomatic ties with Israel before 2025, citing Israel’s military actions in Gaza, according to the Metaculus prediction community.