Columbia University’s Nadia Abu El-Haj just published an essay in The New York Review of Books entitled, “Mahmoud is Not Safe,” about the detention of Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil.
Thank you for this. I loved the calm, thoughtful and honest presentation by Nadia. She presents a tone of rationality to the discussion which often is lost. I know that the situation is very intense with so much at stake, and those that witness it often fall into the whirlwind of panic. After hearing Nadia and another Columbia professor that you presented it is hard to imagine any kind normal, future for Columbia or other universities in the US. After I had finished high school in Montreal in 1968, I toyed with the idea of going to the Free University and I attended some classes and events and ended up involved in theatre as a consequence. It was an option that could be looked at in our era.
Palestine supporters are the last people to say a word about academic freedom, considering their entire purpose in life is driving "Zionists" off of college campuses.
This interview was excellent! I am writing to inquire how I can find the most up to date accurate information in this case? I keep hearing claims that Mahmoud supports a terrorist, vandalized property, trespassed violating others’ civil rights, incited violence, and promotes terrorism, etc. Is it accurate that there is no evidence of this? As a Jewish American I feel a moral obligation to stop the rhetoric and call out that it is wrong to pass false narratives. I see Mahmoud is now being charged with hiding some information. It appeard the administration is looking for something. Can you point me to the most up to date accurate information? Or do updates? Do you think I could talk or email with nadia abu el-haj? I learned so much from her and I would love to be able to ask some questions to her.
This is a fascinating interview. The atmosphere at Columbia sounds dreadful due to a terrible administration unwilling to protect the institution from Trump’s attacks. A tragic loss for us all.
Thank you for this. I loved the calm, thoughtful and honest presentation by Nadia. She presents a tone of rationality to the discussion which often is lost. I know that the situation is very intense with so much at stake, and those that witness it often fall into the whirlwind of panic. After hearing Nadia and another Columbia professor that you presented it is hard to imagine any kind normal, future for Columbia or other universities in the US. After I had finished high school in Montreal in 1968, I toyed with the idea of going to the Free University and I attended some classes and events and ended up involved in theatre as a consequence. It was an option that could be looked at in our era.
I'm an alum of Columbia Law School, and appreciated this conversation. In case others were curious, here is the link to the letter written by conservative and liberal law professors who are experts on the U.S. Constitution: https://www.nybooks.com/online/2025/03/20/a-statement-from-constitutional-law-scholars-on-columbia/.
Palestine supporters are the last people to say a word about academic freedom, considering their entire purpose in life is driving "Zionists" off of college campuses.
This interview was excellent! I am writing to inquire how I can find the most up to date accurate information in this case? I keep hearing claims that Mahmoud supports a terrorist, vandalized property, trespassed violating others’ civil rights, incited violence, and promotes terrorism, etc. Is it accurate that there is no evidence of this? As a Jewish American I feel a moral obligation to stop the rhetoric and call out that it is wrong to pass false narratives. I see Mahmoud is now being charged with hiding some information. It appeard the administration is looking for something. Can you point me to the most up to date accurate information? Or do updates? Do you think I could talk or email with nadia abu el-haj? I learned so much from her and I would love to be able to ask some questions to her.
This is a fascinating interview. The atmosphere at Columbia sounds dreadful due to a terrible administration unwilling to protect the institution from Trump’s attacks. A tragic loss for us all.
Thank you so much.
Why is there no mention of the Jewish Judge Furman decision to block the deportation of Mohammad Khalil. Is this not a success for the defense?