2014 was a year of victories, challenges and creative resistance for student Palestine solidarity activists in the US. Read more about 15 powerful ways student activists stood up for Palestine in 2014
Commitee on Academic Freedom and Tenure says university violated its procedures in firing professor over Gaza tweets. Read more about Official probe calls on Illinois to reconsider Salaita firing
Two new books provide valuable insight into why freedom of speech can be suppressed at American universities. Read more about Understanding why scholars get silenced for defending Palestinian rights
Motion approved by Middle East Studies Association defends right of professors to urge that academic ties with Israel be severed. Read more about America's Middle East scholars finally discuss "boycott Israel" call
Three dozen University of Illinois department heads write to incoming president Timothy Killeen about fallout from Salaita’s firing after he expressed criticism of Israel. Read more about After Salaita firing, Univ. of Illinois struggling to hire faculty
Memo had been given to Chancellor Wise by pro-Israel donor incensed by Salaita’s firing. Read more about Univ. of Illinois fails to explain missing Salaita memo
Professor fired over Gaza tweets says university’s refusal to release records is “willful, intentional and in bad faith.” Read more about Salaita sues Univ. of Illinois for refusing to release emails related to firing
Legal groups caution administrators against heeding calls to censor or stifle expression criticizing the state of Israel or advocating for Palestinian human rights. Read more about Legal groups warn universities against stifling Palestine activism
Steven Salaita condemns “meek platitudes of civility” in a recent speech. Read more about Professor fired over Gaza tweets speaks out
Acting on a request from The Electronic Intifada, the Illinois Attorney General has asked the University of Illinois to explain why it cannot find a memo about Steven Salaita handed to Chancellor Phyllis Wise by a major pro-Israel donor. Read more about Attorney general: Univ. of Illinois must explain why Salaita memo can't be found