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During an appearance on MSNBC’s “Alex Wagner Tonight,” Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) shared that he had conversations with “so-called pro-Israel students” at Columbia University who expressed that the level of antisemitism on campus has been minimal and exaggerated by the media. They mentioned feeling uncomfortable at times but not unsafe. Bowman emphasized that Columbia is a place for critical thinking and discussion that may be uncomfortable but ultimately pushes progress. He criticized the excessive militarization of college campuses, stating that it hinders students’ ability to engage in meaningful dialogue. Bowman’s comments highlighted the importance of fostering a constructive learning environment at institutions of higher education.
