Oakland 9 September 2014
Israel supporter who provoked a minor altercation on campus had been trained on how to confront boycott campaigners. Read more about Zionists try to close down Palestine solidarity group at Philadelphia university
9 September 2014
It cannot be mere coincidence that the University of Illinois’ heavy-handed action targeted a Palestinian-American scholar and an American Indian Studies program. Read more about Why aren’t we talking about racism and colonialism in the Salaita affair?
9 September 2014
After student walk-out, Salaita reaffirmed his commitment to teaching and called on the university to reinstate him. Read more about Breaking silence, Salaita calls on Univ. of Illinois to rescind his firing over Gaza tweets
7 September 2014
In one alarming case, an Ohio University student is being condemned for making a video protesting Israel’s attack on Gaza. Read more about “Civility” is the Israel lobby's new weapon against free speech on US campuses
5 September 2014
James D. Montgomery also acknowledged the “adverse” impact that a growing boycott was having on the university’s ability to function. Read more about Univ. of Illinois trustee criticizes decision to fire Steven Salaita
4 September 2014
Phyllis Wise acknowledged the negative impact her decision to fire Israel critic Steven Salaita is having on the university. Read more about Illinois chancellor says she should have “consulted with more people” before firing Palestinian scholar
2 September 2014
University boss Phyllis Wise sits on the board of Nike, a firm that does business with West Bank settlement firms Read more about Salaita firing shows where Zionism meets neoliberalism at US universities
25 August 2014
Double standards applied to Steven Salaita shows how Israel trumps free speech on campus. Read more about Is criticizing Israel worse than murder at the University of Illinois?
23 August 2014
There is mounting national and international outrage at the firing of Steven Salaita over his criticisms of Israel. Read more about Students take demand to rehire Salaita directly to Univ. of Illinois trustees
22 August 2014
This transparent use of “civility” as a cover to fire a professor with outspoken views on Israel is almost identical to the pretext that was given by DePaul University in 2007 to deny tenure to Norman Finkelstein. Read more about Univ. of Illinois admits pre-emptive firing of Israel critic Steven Salaita