A victory for free speech

Colleges and Universities A-Z Swarthmore College
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The student board at Swarthmore College’s Hillel chapter has unanimously passed a resolution saying it will not abide by the international Jewish student organization’s ban on hosting anti-Israel speakers.

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Swarthmore</a> Hillel rejects ban on anti-Israel speakers | Inside Higher Ed </p>

<p>After last year's imbroglio, which resulted in Robert Zoellick's decision not to participate in commencement exercises, it is reassuring that Swarthmore Hillel is open to hosting speakers whose views may be unpopular.</p>

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<p>This is terrific. On a related note, if people have questions about Jewish life at Swarthmore, go ahead (or pm me)</p>

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<p>or pm me! or ask on this board. the jewish life is way more fantastic here than how it’s being portrayed in the media</p>

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<p>i think the press coverage makes swat jewish life look great…</p>

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<p>Here is Eric Fingerhut’s reply:
[Hillel</a> President Responds to Swarthmore College Hillel Resolution](<a href=“http://www.hillel.org/about/news-views/news-views---blog/news-and-views/2013/12/10/hillel-president-responds-to-swarthmore-college-hillel-resolution]Hillel”>http://www.hillel.org/about/news-views/news-views---blog/news-and-views/2013/12/10/hillel-president-responds-to-swarthmore-college-hillel-resolution)</p>

<p>Here is the Daily Beast on what comes next:
[Swarthmore</a> Hillel Breaks From Guidelines Over Ban on ?Anti-Zionist? Speakers - The Daily Beast](<a href=“Swarthmore Hillel Breaks From Guidelines Over Ban on ‘Anti-Zionist’ Speakers”>Swarthmore Hillel Breaks From Guidelines Over Ban on ‘Anti-Zionist’ Speakers)</p>