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Podcast: News For Reasonable People
Episode: Portland State being investigated by DOE for antisemitic discrimination, harassment
Description: On Monday, Portland State University was among 60 universities under investigation for antisemitic discrimination and harassment by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights.The warning issued by Secretary of Education Linda McMahon says schools like PSU could receive potential enforcement actions if they do not fulfill their obligations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act to protect Jewish students on campus, including uninterrupted access to campus facilities and educational opportunities.“The Department is deeply disappointed that Jewish students studying on elite U.S. campuses cont...