Category: Student Blogs
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Palestine Legal and CAIR File Lawsuit Against University of Maryland for Canceling Palestinian and Jewish Student Groups’ Vigil
Palestine Legal and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights organization, filed a lawsuit against the University of Maryland on behalf of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP). The suit challenges the university’s decision to cancel an interfaith vigil co-hosted by SJP and Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP), which aimed…
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Debunking “Screams Before Silence”: The Dangers of Amplifying Unverified Claims and Justifying Brutality
The Controversy of “Screams Before Silence”: The Dangers of Amplifying Unverified Claims. Sheryl Sandberg’s documentary, “Screams Before Silence,” has ignited controversy by alleging sexual violence by Hamas on October 7, 2023. The film claims Israeli victims were sexually assaulted and killed by Hamas operatives. However, there is a significant lack of credible evidence to support…
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The Silenced Voices: Free Speech and the Palestinian Struggle
At Montgomery College, the administration’s response to events critical of Israel, often labeling them as anti-Semitic, highlights a troubling bias. This stance suppresses free speech and contradicts the institution’s mission of promoting inclusiveness and social justice. It is essential for educators to challenge these narratives, fostering an environment where all perspectives, especially those of the…