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Proposed Funding Aims to Combat Antisemitism on Florida Campuses

4/20/2026

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Brookes, a York University student, initially avoided joining the Reform Society due to fear of backlash.
After facing social exclusion for her views, she became the Reform Society's treasurer.
At the University of South Florida during Yom HaShoah, James Fishback spoke as Jewish students were denied entry, and witnesses described racist and antisemitic comments.
Proposed bipartisan funding aims to combat antisemitism on Florida campuses and enhance protections for Jewish students.

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Story summary

Brookes, a York University student, initially avoided joining the Reform Society due to fear of backlash.
After facing social exclusion for her views, she became the Reform Society's treasurer.
At the University of South Florida during Yom HaShoah, James Fishback spoke as Jewish students were denied entry, and witnesses described racist and antisemitic comments.
Proposed bipartisan funding aims to combat antisemitism on Florida campuses and enhance protections for Jewish students.