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29 January 2015
Lawsuit alleging a wide range of illegal conduct will be a test of whether fundamental notions of free speech in the United States pertain even to critics of Israel. Read more about Steven Salaita sues Univ. of Illinois, donors for firing over Israel criticism
29 December 2014
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
23 December 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
19 December 2014
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
12 December 2014
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
4 December 2014
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
18 November 2014
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
18 November 2014
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
5 November 2014
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
24 October 2014
Steven Salaita condemns “meek platitudes of civility” in a recent speech. Read more about Professor fired over Gaza tweets speaks out