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Kennedy's Initiative Targets Campus Antisemitism Amid Protests

3/4/2025

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U.S. Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launched a bold initiative to tackle antisemitism on college campuses, connecting it to larger societal challenges. In a striking move, a federal task force is considering revoking over $50 million in contracts with Columbia University amid rising antisemitism. Protests at universities intensify, igniting fears for student safety and equality.

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U.S. Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launched a bold initiative to tackle antisemitism on college campuses, connecting it to larger societal challenges. In a striking move, a federal task force is considering revoking over $50 million in contracts with Columbia University amid rising antisemitism. Protests at universities intensify, igniting fears for student safety and equality.