"We Don't Want to Trade in the Blood of Palestinians": Voices of Protest at Columbia University
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Published 2024-04-30
Nearly 300 peaceful protesters were arrested over the weekend as student-led Gaza solidarity encampments across U.S. university and college campuses face an intensifying crackdown. Democracy Now! spoke with Columbia University professors and students Monday as they were threatened with suspension but voted to continue the Gaza Solidarity Encampment, which began almost two weeks ago. "Hundreds of our students have been disciplined in the past six months on unfair premises," said Sueda Polat, a Columbia student organizer who is studying human rights. "We are willing to put a lot on the line for this cause. My right to education shouldn't come before the right to education of Gazans."
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All Comments (21)
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It is fascinating how American media has not once interviewed a student organizer ever. Thank you Democracy Now for continuing to give responsible framing on this story.
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"These children that you spit on as they try to change their world are immune to your consultations, they're quite aware what they're going through"- David Bowie
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Proud everyone of them ❤ Thank you for standing up for humanity and for the children 🇵🇸
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We also stand and support the CIVILIANS OF SUDAN we all stand for the freedom of life and PEACE FOR ALL CIVILIANS EXPERIENCING WAR AND SUPPRESSION 🇧🇸🇧🇸🇧🇸🇧🇸🇧🇸
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Free America from AIPAC.
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U.S is Democratic and the Earth is Flat.
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That was a PHENOMENAL response from the professor when queried about students who feel unsafe, those in similar situations should take note
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What a wonderful,brave,aware of the injustice and terrible crimes committed young people who are peacefully fighting against the monstrous genocide in Gaza and for the most important humanitarian values of freedom,equality and justice that have been trampled.
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Ban AIPAC. Keep money for American FAMILIES in Need.
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Being against genocide does not make you antisemitic.
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Don't the police have actual crimes to stop?
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If BRIBERY is a criminal act for all employees , likewise it should be a criminal offense for the LOBBYISTs and lawmakers/congressmen.
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The protests serve as a reminder to those it makes uncomfortable about the ugly truth of what is going on in Gaza (and the West Bank).
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Solid students. You’re not alone keep going ! These protests are effective they are morally justified and they are necessary, They are truly democratic in their nature. People in Palestine are counting on you, Their very lives depend upon it.
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Hinds' murder by IOF recording is one of the most bone chilling. it's something you can never un-hear. it'll stay in my head for a while, but it's because I must remember her story.
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Where is Biden? Is he hiding now?
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No matter what happens, Most of us know that there's no violence from these students and it is the police that are not peacekeepers they are warmongers!
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0:39 Obama's drone program could name many places with kids names killed by him.
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Hand in hand, RESIST!
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And students who pay tuition should also demand transparency if their tuition is being used for this crap and their studies and graduation are being impacted! That includes a full list of those who were on financial aid or work study programs, especially this past semester!
