At a Hearing on Israel, University Presidents Walked Into a Trap DNyuz

It s not clear that these college presidents will keep their jobs after their performance at the hearing. But whatever happens, we re likely to see a crackdown on many forms of pro-Palestinian expression. On Wednesday, amid mounting calls for her resignation, Penn s Magill posted an apologetic video statement online. For decades, said Magill, Penn s policies on speech have been guided by the Constitution and the law, but going forward, a different framework may apply.

In today s world, where we are seeing signs of hate proliferating across our campus and our world in a way not seen in years, these policies need to be clarified and evaluated, she said. Expect more safety and less freedom.

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