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Maybe Columbia University should have had a spine and not instantly folded to their demands, and the Trump administration would have realized a similar “mistake.”

submitted 2 days ago • 0 comments

David Brooks headlines, 2020-2025

submitted 4 days ago • 102 comments

"The two-page memo, which was obtained by The Associated Press, does not allege any criminal conduct by Khalil" "Rather, Rubio wrote Khalil could be expelled for his beliefs." Free this man immediately. apnews.com/article/mahm...

submitted 11 days ago • 116 comments

Erez Reuveni argued on behalf of the Justice Department during Friday’s hearing in the Abrego Garcia case. Reuveni has reportedly been placed on leave. Here’s one exchange with the judge that may have contributed to his ouster:

submitted 16 days ago • 137 comments

One of many moments in Omar El Akkad’s new book, “One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This,” that will stop you in your tracks.

submitted 23 days ago • 123 comments

Someone asked me what to do if you see someone being snatched off the street like those students detained by ICE, and whether you should ask them to tell you their family members’ numbers or their lawyer to notify them, to try to help. It’s a noble sentiment. But… /1

submitted 25 days ago • 51 comments

NEW—Department of Homeland Security announces a Columbia student from India "had her visa revoked" and "self-deported" & that ICE arrested another Palestinian student who participated in protests + overstayed her visa. Alleges both supported Hamas or terrorism, without evidence.

submitted 38 days ago • 27 comments

I’d be interested in hearing from people in academia what Americans can do to inflict consequences on Columbia for its craven and contemptible behavior.

submitted 42 days ago • 77 comments