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War, Power, Culture: Rashid Khalidi and Amira Hass on the ‘Palestine Question’

Scholar Rashid Khalidi, journalist Amira Hass, and Swarthmore visiting professor Bashir Abu-Manneh discuss the 'Palestine Question' in a Cooper Series event.

March 5, 2026

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Peace and Conflict Studies Presents ‘The Future of Palestine’ Panel

On Monday, Nov. 17, the department of peace and conflict studies hosted a panel discussion, “The Future of Palestine,” concluding the two-part Palestine/Israel series. The talk, moderated by Distinguished Visiting Professor of English Bashir Abu-Manneh, featured three leading voices in current academic

November 20, 2025

Opinion

Students Criticize Karine Jean-Pierre’s Controversial Visit to Campus

Several students share their critical thoughts on former Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre's visit to campus, emphasizing the general incoherence of her talk as well as her unwillingness to condemn US support for Israel's assault on Gaza.

November 20, 2025

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Protestors Arrested in May Encampment Scheduled for Spring Trial

The nine protestors arrested in the Trotter Lawn encampment are held for court on trespassing charges

November 13, 2025

Opinion

Swarthmore Alumni Stand with Student Organizers for Palestine

Abby Saul '19 highlights several alumni statements of support for Palestine organizers on campus.

November 6, 2025

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In Troubled Times: Swarthmore Friends Meeting on Campus Protest and Quaker Values

Swarthmore Friends Meeting implores the Swarthmore administration to consider the demands of student protestors and argues that sustained dialogue is essential to address the hostility on campus.

September 18, 2025

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SJP Encampment Ends with Arrest of 9 Protesters, Including 1 Current Swarthmore Student

Nine protesters, including one Swarthmore student and one student on an extended leave of absence, were arrested last Saturday, May 3, ending the four-day Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) encampment on Trotter Lawn. The seven others arrested were unaffiliated with the

May 7, 2025

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Timeline of the Trotter Lawn Encampment

A comprehensive timeline of the Trotter Lawn encampment and subsequent police response.

May 7, 2025

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Philadelphia City Councilmember on Swarthmore Students’ Activism, College Sanctions

On March 6, 2025, Swarthmore College sanctioned fifteen students, including students from and first educated in Philadelphia, for their participation in Palestine solidarity activism that took place between October 2023 and March 2024. Among these sanctions were a semester-long suspension, a year-long

May 1, 2025

Opinion

Letter from 129 Alumni Boycotting Reunion

Swarthmore alumni/ae explain their reasons for boycotting the class reunion and for refusing to donate money unless certain conditions are met by the College.

April 24, 2025

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War, Power, Culture: Rashid Khalidi and Amira Hass on the ‘Palestine Question’

Peace and Conflict Studies Presents ‘The Future of Palestine’ Panel

Students Criticize Karine Jean-Pierre’s Controversial Visit to Campus

Protestors Arrested in May Encampment Scheduled for Spring Trial

Swarthmore Alumni Stand with Student Organizers for Palestine

In Troubled Times: Swarthmore Friends Meeting on Campus Protest and Quaker Values

SJP Encampment Ends with Arrest of 9 Protesters, Including 1 Current Swarthmore Student

Timeline of the Trotter Lawn Encampment

Philadelphia City Councilmember on Swarthmore Students’ Activism, College Sanctions

Letter from 129 Alumni Boycotting Reunion

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