NYU Law Student's Job Offer Rescinded Over Pro-Palestine Stance

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Source: The Intercept
NYU Law Student's Job Offer Rescinded Over Pro-Palestine Stance
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Ryna Workman, a pro-Palestine student at New York University Law School, faced backlash and consequences after expressing solidarity with Palestinians in a newsletter. Workman assigned blame to Israel's apartheid regime but did not directly condemn Hamas's attack on Israeli civilians. They were ousted as student body president, had a job offer rescinded, and received threats online. Workman remains committed to advocating for Palestinian human rights and calling for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian assistance. The targeting of pro-Palestinian activists is part of a broader pattern of censorship and harassment, with efforts intensifying in the wake of recent events. Various groups have expressed support for Workman and Palestinian solidarity.

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