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Israel, Gaza and divestment: why are Columbia students protesting?
The university is to hold virtual classes after protests on campus culminated in the arrest of more than 100 students
Over 100 students at Columbia were arrested last week after refusing to leave a pro-Palestinian protest encampment set up on the university’s main campus. The arrests have since set off a chain of events, including the re-establishment of the encampment and solidarity protests on other US college campuses.
On Monday, Columbia announced it will hold classes virtually to try to “reset” the situation on campus. Here’s what we know so far about what’s happening at Columbia.
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Calls to Divest From Israel Put Students and Donors on Collision Course
To get protesters off campus lawns, Brown University and others have agreed to consider ending investments linked to Israel. But how?The New York Times - Business - Israel -
Students Are Customers: Why Your Business Should Pay Attention to the Divestment Movement
A generation of activists have shown they will weaponize their wallets. Here's what you need to know about divestment.Inc. - Business -
Trinity College Dublin's students' union fined €214k over protests
TCD issues fine over loss of income as a result of recent blockades of a tourist attraction.BBC News - Top stories - College Football -
Columbia student protest organizer describes a police raid on campus
Columbia students were suspended after their arrests at the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment,” a tactic colleges across the country have also employed.ABC News - Top stories
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