Columbia adopts controversial antisemitism definition
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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
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 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.
Republicans accused university leaders of enabling antisemitism during a tense House hearing Tuesday, citing lax discipline, DEI programs, and foreign funding.
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The recommendations consistently classify anti-Israeli and anti-Zionist speech as antisemitic. There is danger in this approach.
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Senate has yet to hold a hearing for Yehuda Kaploun, the president’s nominee for the role, amid rising antisemitism globally.