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  As higher education faces relentless criticism over its handling of free speech and political protests, 10 university museums have planned nonpartisan shows focused on democracy. “Museums are vital places where that engagement can take place. And art has the extraordinary ability to explore differences and disagree in ways that are sustainable and civil,” said Christina Olsen, director of the U-M Museum of Art.

  The New York Times
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  “What many folks are saying is that ‘this is not how we want our money to be spent and we don’t want to profit and benefit off of genocidal terror,’” said Charles H.F. Davis III, assistant professor of education, about student protestors who are frustrated that colleges won’t consider divesting from Israel despite how administrators responded to past demonstrations, like the anti-apartheid movement.

  The Chronicle of Higher Education
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  “It’s a heavy-handed solution, forcing the sale of (TikTok) to a U.S. company. We think it’s complicated now but it’s going to get more complicated. There will be legal challenges. The Chinese government will not appreciate this kind of intervention from the U.S. government,” said Norman Bishara, professor of business law and ethics.

  UPI