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Palestinian Student Condemns Columbia's Stifling of Democracy

5/11/2025

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Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian student, has voiced his outrage against Columbia University for stifling democracy following his arrest during anti-war protests. After being released from a Vermont prison, he condemned both the university's actions and the Trump administration's policies. With graduation on the horizon, Mahdawi sees education as a vital light in the face of persistent injustices.

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Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian student, has voiced his outrage against Columbia University for stifling democracy following his arrest during anti-war protests. After being released from a Vermont prison, he condemned both the university's actions and the Trump administration's policies. With graduation on the horizon, Mahdawi sees education as a vital light in the face of persistent injustices.