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Alan Dershowitz calls Jewish Mamdani voters 'self-haters' in radio interview

The Harvard law professor and attorney said Jewish communities must organize beyond election cycles, while sharply criticizing those who voted for Mamdani.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani arrives prior speaking about the fiscal year 2027 budget in New York City on May 12, 2026.
A sign at Harvard Hillel in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in the aftermath of the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel, on December 12, 2023.

Hillel files, then withdraws, brief supporting Harvard's campus antisemitism fight against Trump

 Demonstrators rally on Cambridge Common in a protest organized by the City of Cambridge calling on Harvard leadership to resist interference at the university by the federal government in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. April 12, 2025.

Trump administration probing Harvard over possible discrimination in Chinese financial aid programs

A student stands and whistles while holding his cap with the words 'End The Occupation' during the 373rd Commencement Exercises at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, May 23, 2024.

Harvard antisemitism has become less overt, more ‘insidious,’ faculty claim in open letter


Harvard says Trump admin. is doubling down on demands after sending letter

The Trump administration "appears to have doubled down on those demands through its deeds in recent days," a Harvard spokesperson said.

 U.S. President Donald Trump holds a letter from Britain's King Charles as he meets with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 27, 2025.

Trump admin. letter to Harvard outlining demands for hiring and admissions mistakenly sent - NYT

Comes as administration freezes $2.2 billion dollars in federal funding and threatens the university’s tax-exempt status.

 People leave a protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's administration and against student visas being revoked, at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., April 17, 2025.

Trump administration seeks records from Harvard on foreign funding and ties

Trump's administration said it sought Harvard University's records on foreign funding going back a decade and on some foreign ties.

 Demonstrators rally on Cambridge Common in a protest organized by the City of Cambridge calling on Harvard leadership to resist interference at the university by the federal government in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. April 12, 2025.

Columbia pres. steers rocky higher ed. with clarity as Trump issues further deportations - opinion

“We are navigating a turbulent time for higher education. The challenges ahead of us are formidable,” Shipman wrote to the Columbia community.

 Demonstrators hold placards that read "Free Mohsen" in reference to Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian green card holder and student at Columbia University that was detained, New York City, US, April 15, 2025.

DHS threatens no more foreign students to Harvard, cancels $2.7 million grants

“If Harvard cannot verify it is in full compliance with its reporting requirements, the university will lose the privilege of enrolling foreign students,” said the DHS.

 A PALESTINIAN FLAG is displayed as graduating students at Commencement Exercises at Harvard University rise in support of 13 students not allowed to graduate because of their participation in pro-Palestinian protests last May.

Trump's plan provides needed solution to combat campus antisemitism - editorial

The time for polite letters and listening circles is over. Action is needed. President Trump’s plan recognizes the urgency and responds with clarity.

 U.S. President Donald Trump attends a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 10, 2025.

Columbia will not surrender independence in face of federal demands, acting president says

"We would reject any agreement that would require us to relinquish our independence and autonomy as an educational institution," acting president Claire Shipman said on Monday.

Students walk outside the Library of Columbia University in New York.

What did the Trump administration antisemitism task force demand from Harvard?

Harvard would have needed to change its admissions practices, stop DEI programming and policy measures, and change its hiring strategy.

 Demonstrators rally on Cambridge Common calling on Harvard leadership to resist interference at the university by the federal government in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US. April 12, 2025.

After Harvard defies Trump antisemitism demands, $2 billion grants frozen

"We have informed the administration through our legal counsel that we will not accept their proposed agreement," said Harvard University president Alan Garber.

 View of a gate to Harvard Yard on the campus of Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Palestinian billionaire resigns from Harvard post after lawsuit alleges he helped finance Hamas

The lawsuit was filed on behalf of 200 family members of October 7 victims.

 Palestinian businessman Bashar Masri.