The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington has made history by agreeing to divest from companies that profit from human rights violations in Palestinian territories. This decision sets the college apart as one of the few institutions to respond to student protests against Israel’s actions in Gaza. Over 154 campuses across the country have seen demonstrations in support of Gaza, with students demanding that institutions sever financial connections with Israel and weapons manufacturers.
This week on Intercepted, a special episode focuses on the student movement advocating for Gaza. Politics reporter Prem Thakker from The Intercept discusses the campus protests and the students’ demands for institutions to take action. Freelance writer and journalism graduate student Gillian Goodman shares her experience at the protest encampment at Columbia University, which was forcibly dismantled by the police. This demonstration inspired similar events nationwide, highlighting the growing momentum of the movement for justice in Gaza.
Stay tuned for the transcript of this episode, coming soon.