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Columbia University negotiates with terrorists: The Trump Administration

Posted on March 17, 2025 by David S. Meyer

Taking hostages is an act of terror. Kidnappers hold more and less innocents to gain attention, extort money, and bully others into doing something they don’t want to do. Taking hostages is morally reprehensible and widely recognized as a war … Continue reading →

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Examples and education for higher ed and the rest of us

Posted on March 15, 2025 by David S. Meyer

The Trump administration was very clear that Mahmoud Khalil was an example; ICE officers arrested, jailed, and planned deportation to teach everyone else a lesson. The government intends to deport Khalil, a legal permanent resident (green card), because he had … Continue reading →

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Greater and Lesser Evils

Posted on November 3, 2024 by David S. Meyer

The cliché about picking the lesser evil always recirculates around presidential elections, so frequently that it can almost pass for a nugget of wisdom. It’s not. Why would you want to vote for the greater of two evils? We expect … Continue reading →

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Protest politics in the primary season

Posted on August 21, 2024 by David S. Meyer

Pro-Palestine and antiwar advocates have done a good job of staging dramatic events outside the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. By commanding media attention, convention protest is a good way to reach the broader public. But it’s unlikely to have … Continue reading →

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Protest at the Convention? Of course.

Posted on August 19, 2024 by David S. Meyer

People always show up to protest at the national conventions of the Democratic and Republican Parties. The protests span the political spectrum, often including local and national issues. In looking through old reports for the second edition of The Politics … Continue reading →

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