On May 6, the clash between police and protesters at the UC San Diego campus in La Jolla, marked a clear escalation of tension.
A pro-Palestinian protester uses a microphone to lead chants as UCSD students protest the war in Gaza at an encampment they set up at UCSD.Protests at UC San Diego aimed at Israel’s actions in Gaza and the University of California’s ties to Israel and investments in companies in the arms business led to a showdown at an encampment on campus May 6. Authorities shut the camp and arrested more than 60 people. UCSD Chancellor Pradeep Khosla declined to write a commentary on this issue.
In solidarity with students across the country, our students demand that UC San Diego denounce the enormous loss of civilian life and destruction.Opinion: The war industry extracts cheap labor from UC San Diego students. This must stop now.Opinion: I protested over Vietnam in the 1970s. But our tactics were different — and they worked.Opinion: Maria Rabkova is in a another country, facing charges for protesting. It’s unjust.
I’m personally horrified by the violent targeting of protesters on campus at the hands of UC San Diego administration.Opinion: Some activists are making theatrical performances. Do they know why they are out there?Opinion: UC San Diego trustees and the chancellor should resign. Their actions against students crossed the line.
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