USC vetoed a Muslim student’s graduation speech for her pro-Palestinian views. Why?
by The Guardian
The Guardian— The California university cancelled Asna Tabassum’s speech because of ‘security concerns’. The real reason is cowardiceWhen Asna Tabassum, a hijab-wearing Muslim, was announced as the valedictorian for the University of Southern California class of 2024, my initial reaction was the thought of my south Asian mother saying, “What are you doing? Why aren’t you valedictorian?” But what followed was pride.Then the university announced last week that it would no longer allow Tabassum to speak at...
The Guardian—Democrats rally to Biden’s defense over response to pro-Palestinian student protests. Republicans accuse president of weak response, but prominent Democrats claim he ‘has been very strong from the beginning’Some Democrats rallied to the defense of Joe Biden on Sunday as the president came under increased criticism over his response to pro-Palestinian student protests and his handling of Israel’s war on Gaza.Republicans have seized on Biden’s response to the protests, which have seen more than2,000 people arrested around the country, accusing him of a weak response. But prominent...
www.kxl.com—USC Cancels Graduation Ceremony As University Officials Worry About Pro-Palestinian Protest Disruptions. (Associated Press) – The University of Southern California has canceled its main stage graduation ceremony under new
The Washington Times—In Paris, students inspired by pro-Palestinian protests in the U.S. gather near Sorbonne university. Dozens of students gathered near the Sorbonne university in Paris on Monday to protest in support of the Palestinians, echoing similar demonstrations on campuses in the United States.