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Protests on Ivy League campuses under the guise of supporting Palestinians are not solely focused on the conflict in Gaza but serve as a platform for anti-American, anti-Western, and extremist ideologies. While the First Amendment protects the right to express hateful speech, it also holds speakers accountable for their words. The current demonstrations are led by four groups: Arab and Muslim Israel haters, radical anarchists, professional organizers, and useful idiots. These protests pose a danger to democracy, as they involve thousands of elite students who may go on to hold influential positions. Despite claims of academic freedom, universities have double standards when it comes to free speech, allowing bigotry against Israel while suppressing dissenting views. This one-sidedness in education will have severe consequences for the future if left unchecked.

The UK government plans to ban the Telegram group ‘Terrorgram,’ which disseminates white supremacist ideas and bomb-making instructions. Its members have been linked to violent attacks globally, including a nightclub shooting in Slovakia. The government aims to add Terrorgram to a list of banned terrorist organizations.

The United States’ top universities are facing a crisis as extremist groups infiltrate and spread hate. Faculty, students, and non-student extremists are promoting anti-American, anti-Israel, and anti-Jewish views, creating an unsafe and hostile environment for Jewish students. Notable incidents include Hamas-supporting demonstrations, the defacement of university property, and physical attacks on Jewish students. Despite these incidents, university administrations have often failed to respond adequately, allowing the extremists to continue their activities unchecked. The author calls for urgent action from universities and government to protect these critical institutions and ensure the safety and well-being of all students.

The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) will hold its third annual Heritage Month Summit next month in New York City. The summit will bring together Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) leaders for discussions on critical issues facing the community, including civil rights, extremism, and representation. Notable figures scheduled to attend include Oscar-nominated actor Steven Yeun, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, and actor Maulik Pancholy.