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Campus Anti-Semitism

Survey of Jewish students at American colleges finds surprising rates of perceived discrimination spanning different geographic, religious, political and other demographic characteristics.

Interfaith Interaction (or Lack Thereof)

Survey finds that U.S. students from majority religions feel more support on campuses than those from minority faith traditions -- and that very few students are frequently engaged in organized interfaith activities.

Is Carol Swain Charlie? or Hateful?

Vanderbilt professor sets off furor with her column criticizing Islam, attracting protesters who accuse her of hate speech -- and a failed counter-protest by a former star of "Saturday Night Live."

Should Bill Maher Be Commencement Speaker?

With a new graduation season, a new controversy arrives. Berkeley students protest selection of comedian viewed as anti-Muslim.

'Red Lines' On Israel

Princeton professor protests his preemptive exclusion from a panel based on his support of the academic boycott of Israel.
A photo illustration of the Israeli and Palestinian flags, with a rather grimy filter.
Opinion

Is the Boycott Movement Anti-Semitic?

Not all BDS supporters are bigots, but the movement should reflect on its ties to groups and ideas that promote hatred of Jews, writes Cary Nelson.

Educated and Religious

Research finds that, starting with those born in the 1970s, people with college degrees are more likely than others to have religious identification.

Holding Off on Gay Faculty

Pressure grows at Mennonite institutions to end ban on hiring non-straight professors. Eastern Mennonite U., which many hoped was about to shift, declines to do so. But it leaves in place suspension of policy.