Columbia University Faces Intense Scrutiny Over Handling of Antisemitism

Recent congressional hearings and campus protests highlight the challenges Columbia faces in addressing antisemitism amidst a politically charged atmosphere.

• Columbia University President Minouche Shafik testified before Congress, facing questions about the university's response to antisemitism.
• Fiery anti-Israel protests at Columbia have escalated tensions, with some students feeling unsafe due to the antisemitic rhetoric.
• The hearings have been criticized as political theater, with some accusing lawmakers of using the issue to push illiberal agendas.
• Students and faculty at Columbia are divided, with some defending the university's actions and others criticizing its approach to free speech and academic freedom.
• The situation reflects broader debates over academic freedom, political interference in university affairs, and the definition of antisemitism.

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