Former editor of The New Republic discusses antisemitism and Islamophobia at OU
Peter Beinart, a Jewish American journalist, author, former editor of The New Republic and professor at the City University of New York, spoke about antisemitism, Islamophobia and American democracy at Oakland University (OU) on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The event took place from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Gold Rooms B and C of the Oakland... Peter Beinart, former editor of The New Republic and professor at the City University of New York, spoke about antisemitism, Islamophobia and American democracy at Oakland University (OU) on Oct. 20. He addressed religious discrimination, voting rights and political equality ahead of the November midterm elections. Following the speech, audience members raised questions about democratic institutions, religious prejudice, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Beinatt expressed concern about government pressure on universities and restrictions on student activism, particularly regarding criticism of Israeli government policies. He also suggested that shared Judeo-Christian values could protect Jewish Americans from increasing antisemitic. Alan Epstein, a retired OU political science faculty member, concluded the session by asking whether democracy and Zionism are compatible.
Published : 6 hours ago by Jennifer Thomasma in Politics World
Peter Beinart, a Jewish American journalist, author, former editor of The New Republic and professor at the City University of New York, spoke about antisemitism, Islamophobia and American democracy a... [5695 symbols]
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