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- Bari Weiss, a center-left journalist, had her UCLA speaking engagement canceled after protests and threats.
- UCLA prepared a security plan and yielded to about 11,000 petitioners, including Margaret Peters, who threatened to resign if Weiss spoke.
- Critics argue this reflects a broader culture of intolerance in academia, silencing conservative voices.
- Weiss continues to advocate for free speech, saying speakers should appear on campuses despite opposition.
