Carlos Freire

Apr 29, 2024 | focolaremedia.com | Michael James |Carlos Freire |Jon M. Sweeney |Chiara Lubich

Since Columbia University shut down a pro-Palestinian encampment last week, similar demonstrations have sprung up at dozens of campuses across the country. Students are pitching tents, hosting teach-ins, and waving Palestinian flags to advocate for divestment from companies profiting from the war in Gaza. Institutional responses vary, with some campuses witnessing police intervention while others opt for a hands-off approach to maintain peace.