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How the politicization of campuses has fueled today’s hatred

How the politicization of campuses has fueled today’s hatred


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As college campuses demonstrated support for Hamas atrocities, many administrators reacted equivocally. They often took refuge in the principles of free speech and institutional neutrality, arguing that universities did not have to take positions on controversial issues. It would have been compelling if they had adhered to these principles before this month, but many did not. Officials have often taken strong positions on much less important and more controversial issues. This politicization paved the way for the morally and intellectually deficient protests that caused so much embarrassment to administrators.

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With a penchant for words, Eleon Smith began writing at an early age. As editor-in-chief of his high school newspaper, he honed his skills telling impactful stories. Smith went on to study journalism at Columbia University, where he graduated top of his class. After interning at the New York Times, Smith landed a role as a news writer. Over the past decade, he has covered major events like presidential elections and natural disasters. His ability to craft compelling narratives that capture the human experience has earned him acclaim. Though writing is his passion, Eleon also enjoys hiking, cooking and reading historical fiction in his free time. With an eye for detail and knack for storytelling, he continues making his mark at the forefront of journalism.
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