Governor Kathy Hochul directed the City University of New York (CUNY) to cancel a job posting for a professorship in Palestinian Studies, igniting criticism from advocates who argue that this action promotes censorship and undermines the discourse surrounding the Palestinian experience. The decision followed pressure from pro-Zionist groups who accused Hunter College of endorsing antisemitism without offering substantive evidence. CUNY complied with the removal directive, which has raised concerns regarding academic freedom and the state's role in regulating educational content related to Palestine and broader social issues.
"The New York Post, quoting Hochul's office and CUNY officials, reported that the Democrat ordered the takedown along with an investigation into the institution, Hunter College, to 'ensure that antisemitic theories are not promoted in the classroom,' seemingly without substantial cause."
"Zionist groups waged a campaign accusing Hunter College of spreading 'blood libel' in posting the jobs - a common accusation hurled by Zionist groups, often without substantial evidence to back it up."
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