Student movements have historically been influential in driving nationwide change in the US. Actions against the Vietnam War in the 1960s contributed to the withdrawal of forces in 1973. Recent campus organizing brought attention to the conflict in Gaza and US military support for Israel. Demonstrations across the country reflect significant mobilization, with students playing a crucial role. Organizers face a choice between broad movement goals or specific demands, like divestment from companies linked to Israel, as part of their activism.
"People are mobilizing in such large numbers because they've already seen students not only stand up but create a sense that we could actually, and should, be doing things even when the odds feel stacked against us."
"Campus organizers often make very specific demands, such as calling upon colleges to divest from companies with ties to Israel or to boycott Israeli academic institutions through rallies, letters to administrators, and other demonstrations."
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