UPenn Faces Backlash Over Lecturer's Controversial Anti-Israel Cartoons

Interim president Larry Jameson condemns the cartoons but cites the university's commitment to free expression as a reason for not taking disciplinary action.

• University of Pennsylvania's interim president, Larry Jameson, has condemned a series of anti-Israel cartoons by lecturer Dwayne Booth, describing them as 'reprehensible' and containing antisemitic symbols.
• Booth's cartoons, which include depictions of blood libel and other offensive imagery, have sparked controversy and accusations of antisemitism amid ongoing tensions on campus.
• Despite the backlash, Jameson stated that the university's 'bedrock commitment to open expression' prevents any disciplinary action against Booth.
• Critics argue that the university's response reflects a broader issue of tolerating antisemitism under the guise of free speech, with no significant changes following the resignation of former president Liz Magill.
• Booth defends his work as satire and criticizes the university's response, while the controversy continues to draw attention to the challenge of balancing free expression with the fight against hate speech.

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