Open letter calls Amcha monitoring “meaningless… deplorable” Read more about Spying by Zionist group “stifles” academic debate, say Jewish Studies scholars
“If, under this new regime, civility be the condition for expressing academic freedom and excellence, then let the appropriate expression be that of civil disobedience.” Read more about Move on? Work to reclaim Univ. of Illinois has has only just begun
The University of Illinois says it can’t find a key document that may shed light on donor pressure to convince top administrators to fire Steven Salaita for his criticisms of Israel. Read more about Missing Salaita document hints at Univ. of Illinois cover up
Discrepancies cast further doubt on the credibility of university officials’ explanations for their firing of Salaita and their lack of transparency over the influence of major donors. Read more about Email contradicts Univ. of Illinois president's statement on Salaita firing
It cannot be mere coincidence that the University of Illinois’ heavy-handed action targeted a Palestinian-American scholar and an American Indian Studies program. Read more about Why aren’t we talking about racism and colonialism in the Salaita affair?
In one alarming case, an Ohio University student is being condemned for making a video protesting Israel’s attack on Gaza. Read more about “Civility” is the Israel lobby's new weapon against free speech on US campuses
James D. Montgomery also acknowledged the “adverse” impact that a growing boycott was having on the university’s ability to function. Read more about Univ. of Illinois trustee criticizes decision to fire Steven Salaita
University boss Phyllis Wise sits on the board of Nike, a firm that does business with West Bank settlement firms Read more about Salaita firing shows where Zionism meets neoliberalism at US universities
Double standards applied to Steven Salaita shows how Israel trumps free speech on campus. Read more about Is criticizing Israel worse than murder at the University of Illinois?
There is mounting national and international outrage at the firing of Steven Salaita over his criticisms of Israel. Read more about Students take demand to rehire Salaita directly to Univ. of Illinois trustees