Yaniv
yanivst.bsky.social
Yaniv
@yanivst.bsky.social
Researcher of economics, development, environment, causal inference, political dysfunction, human rights, and tweeting.

https://bdsmovement.net
Where the hell is the @columbiauniversity.bsky.social faculty right now to stand up against this insane abuse?

And the economics profession? You have nothing to say?
Columbia University has thus far said nothing about DHS entering a university-owned building to detain a student who negotiated with them to try finding a resolution to the encampment protests.
Meanwhile:
Columbia affiliates have received two emails since the detention of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia student protestor:
— An announcement that campus is locking back down, closing it off from the community
— A newsletter titled "How Columbia Strengthens Relationships in our Community"
March 10, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Reposted by Yaniv
"Being Palestinian in this country...is a numbing exercise in gauging where pockets of safety are, sussing out which friends, co-workers or acquaintances will be allies, which will stay silent. Who will speak."

www.nytimes.com/2023/10/25/o...
Opinion | Why Must Palestinians Audition for Your Empathy?
The task of the Palestinian is to audition for empathy and compassion. To prove that we deserve it.
www.nytimes.com
October 25, 2023 at 3:30 PM