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The Gaza Protests Were a Mask-Off Moment for American Universities The Gaza Protests Were a Mask-Off Moment for American Universities
The brutal crackdown on the divestment encampments exposed a stark truth: The modern university cannot function without the support of the military-industrial complex.
May 29, 2024 / Harry Zehner
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Israel’s Attacks on Gaza Are Not “Mistakes.” They’re Crimes. Israel’s Attacks on Gaza Are Not “Mistakes.” They’re Crimes.
The political and media class is doing what it always does with the US and its allies: trying to frame deliberate atrocities as tragic mishaps.
Apr 19, 2024 / Harry Zehner