47. The suppression of speech on Palestine in Canada

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The Canadian group Independent Jewish Voices today is releasing a report titled “Unveiling the Chilly Climate - The Suppression of Speech on Palestine In Canada.” Researchers Sheryl Nestel and Rowan Gaudet spent the last year gathering information and testimonials about the repression faced by academics, students and Palestine solidarity activists across Canada.

This is the first study to use ethnographic methodology and qualitative analysis to describe both the overarching effects of this repression as well as the deeply personal impact it has on activists, artists, students and professors. While many people active in the Palestine solidarity movement are familiar with the tactics described in the report, it is shocking to read the dozens of testimonials collected and understand the extent and scope of the suppression efforts.

I spoke to Sheryl and Rowan last week about the report and what can be done to counter these attacks.

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Articles and Links mentioned in the show

Report: Unveiling the Chilly Climate – The Suppression of Speech on Palestine in Canada, Sheryl Nestel and Rowan Gaudet at IJV
The ADL declares war on Palestine solidarity groups, Michael Arria
Palestinian students facing increased harassment on Israeli campuses, Jessica Buxbaum
UVM president rejects antisemitism charges, but university remains target of pro-Israel groups, Michael Arria
The IHRA and The JDA, Michael Arria in The Shift newsletter
Professors fight to defend Palestine and protect academic freedom, David Spero
The manufactured campus antisemitism hysteria intensifies, David Samel
Trump’s executive order on antisemitism is only meant to suppress Palestine solidarity on campus, California Scholars for Academic Freedom
Pro-Palestine campus groups are being targeted via federal complaints thanks to the Trump administration, Michael Arria
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