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Outlook for Ukraine is pretty bleak, no matter who prevails
on January 18, 2014
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You need to understand Ukrainian history to understand Euromaidan and the turmoil in Ukraine
Review: The New School, by Professor Glenn Reynolds
on January 10, 2014
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College Insurrection posts are often inspired by a pithy synopsis of campus news by Professor Glenn Reynolds (aka Instapundit). So, with great joy, I wanted to share items from a new book featuring his wit, wisdom, and expertise on the subject of higher education, K-12...
Middlebury American Studies Program: Israel boycott violates ASA’s Constitution and Mission
on January 08, 2014
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Demands that Institutional Membership not be in Middlebury College name, only in American Studies Program name.
Former Homeland Security secretary Napolitano opposes clemency for Snowden
on January 05, 2014
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Janet Napolitano, former secretary of Homeland Security, said during a segment on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that she is opposed to the idea of clemency for Edward Snowden. From NBC News/Meet the Press: Former Homeland Security secretary Janet Napolitano flatly rejected the idea of clemency...
Schadenfreude is free; Antarctic air-sea rescues are not
on January 04, 2014
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Price to Americans for helping other countries deal with “climate change”: $7.45 Billion. Price of an international air-sea rescue of 52 passengers (including 4 journalists and 26 paying tourists, and various academic advocates of “global warming”): Millions of dollars, to be paid by the shipping...
The NY Times wants clemency for Snowden
on January 02, 2014
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The New York Times says Edward Snowden should be allowed back into the country and given clemency, but the title of the editorial, “Edward Snowden, Whistle-Blower” sets the tone for inaccuracy because the term is not legally applicable to Snowden whether you support what he...
Trinity College Profs issue letter rejecting anti-Israel academic boycott
on December 29, 2013
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Thank the college's President and Dean of Faculty for their strong statement against the boycott
Trinity College profs issue letter supporting Israel boycott, but less than 10% sign
on December 27, 2013
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The President of Trinity College in Connecticut is one of over 50 University Presidents who have issued a very strong statement rejecting the academic boycott of Israel. The Trinity statement consisted of a letter to the President of the American Studies Association, and reads (emphasis added): To The...
University statements rejecting academic boycott of Israel
on December 22, 2013
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Dozens and growing
Association of American Universities rejects Israel boycott
on December 20, 2013
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Executive Committee Statement signed by Presidents of UT-Austin, U. Penn, Tulane, Duke, UC-Irvine, U. Kansas, U. Pittsburgh, Northwestern, Michigan State, and Cornell.
Amnesty appears unlikely for Snowden
on December 16, 2013
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The White House does not appear to be interested at this time in the possibility of an offer of amnesty for former NSA contractor Edward Snowden, according to comments Monday from a National Security Council spokeswoman. From The Hill: The White House on Monday said...
Protests continue in Ukraine as EU deal appears on hold
on December 15, 2013
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Anti-government protests again continued in Ukraine over the weekend after nearly four weeks of demonstrations, sparked by President Viktor Yanukovych’s refusal to sign an association agreement with the European Union. But after talks over the agreement had resumed earlier in the week, it seems work...
Lawrence Summers: Academic boycott of Israel is “anti-Semitism in effect”
on December 13, 2013
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Calls on universities to shun American Studies Association if enters into academic boycott of Israel.
#Ukraine – Police move in on #Euromaidan protest camp (Live Video)(Update – Protest camp survives night)
on December 10, 2013
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Update 12-11-2013 a.m. The police action failed to dislodge the protest encampment, and may have backfired as more people are moving to Independence Square to join the protesters. You can still file live coverage at the video and Twitter embeds below. Ukraine police cave as...
Renowned Pianist Evgeny Kissin Stands Up to Anti-Israel Boycott Movement
on December 10, 2013
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"come and make troubles at my concerts, too: because Israel’s case is my case, Israel’s enemies are my enemies"
Ukraine #EuroMaidan protest crackdown (LIVE)
on December 09, 2013
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We previously have highlighted the Ukrainian protest movement seeking to prevent Ukraine from falling back under Russian domination: Protesters in Ukraine knock down statue of Lenin Authorities warn of further crackdown on protesters in Ukraine Protests continue in Ukraine despite crackdown Unrest continues in Ukraine...
