Pro-Palestinian Speech Sparks UMich Commencement Controversy
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- May 7, 2026
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- May 7, 2026
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History professor sparks controversy at Michigan commencement, praising pro-Palestinian activists, sparking backlash from Jewish groups and pro-Israel voices, including Senator Rick Scott and a regent threatening disciplinary action. The university president apologizes, but academic unions criticize the apology as caving to external pressure. The incident…
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History professor sparks controversy at Michigan commencement, praising pro-Palestinian activists, sparking backlash from Jewish groups and pro-Israel voices, including Senator Rick Scott and a regent threatening disciplinary action. The university president apologizes, but academic unions criticize the apology as caving to external pressure. The incident highlights ongoing tensions surrounding Gaza protests on campuses nationwide. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discou
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