After student walk-out, Salaita reaffirmed his commitment to teaching and called on the university to reinstate him. Read more about Breaking silence, Salaita calls on Univ. of Illinois to rescind his firing over Gaza tweets
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
Phyllis Wise acknowledged the negative impact her decision to fire Israel critic Steven Salaita is having on the university. Read more about Illinois chancellor says she should have “consulted with more people” before firing Palestinian scholar
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
Commentator Sarah Wildman bans Palestinians from using the term “ethnic cleansing” during a think tank event in Washington. Read more about How liberal Zionists enable Israel’s genocidal ambitions
The University of Illinois terminated Steven Salaita after anti-Palestinian activists and media raised concern over Salaita’s tweets condemning Israel’s massacre in Gaza. Read more about Jewish group that sent email promising action denies role in Steven Salaita firing
New York Times bureau chief Jodi Rudoren claims that the story of Hadar Goldin, the Israeli soldier captured in Gaza, constituted her first “encounter with Israel’s military censor”. However… Read more about Rudoren: I did not have journalistic relations with that censor
Salaita, an outspoken supporter of academic boycott, has been the target of high-profile anti-Palestinian campaigners. Read more about University of Illinois fires professor Steven Salaita after Gaza massacre tweets
I consider this to be a politically motivated and blatant act of censorship. Read more about Evanston Public Library bans my book talk on Palestine