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Protesting against slaughter – as students in the US are doing – isn’t antisemitism | Robert Reich
Education is all about provocation. Without being provoked even young minds can remain stuck in old tracks
The most important thing I teach my students is to seek out people who disagree with them.
That’s because the essence of learning is testing one’s ideas, assumptions and values. And what better place to test ideas, assumptions and values than at a university?
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How students are using Sidechat for college protests
Sidechat, an app launched in 2022 where students can post anonymously about their colleges, is becoming a tool for those choosing to protest at U.S. campuses. Amanda Silberling, a senior culture writer for TechCrunch, joins CBS News with more ...CBS News - Top stories -
How pervasive is antisemitism on US campuses? A look at the language of the protests
The movement to press for an end to Israel’s war on Gaza has now found itself overshadowed by its loudest voices. The protesters who seized Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall on Tuesday swiftly unfurled a banner down the front of the storied ...The Guardian - World -
AI deepfakes are causing chaos in elections across the world. The US isn’t ready.
As the parade of 2024 global elections continues, including the massive vote underway in India, the U.S. will likely get further previews of how much damage deepfakes can cause.The Hill - Politics -
Palestinian students' complaint against Columbia sparks DOE civil rights investigation
The U.S. Education Department is opening a civil rights investigation into Columbia University after Palestinian students and their allies filed a complaint last month alleging discrimination in violation of federal law.NBC News - Top stories -
US Antitrust Cases Against Big Tech, Explained
As the Justice Department’s case against Google nears an end, the federal government has more suits in the pipeline trying to rein in Big Tech.The New York Times - Tech
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