A victory for free speech

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Mon, 16 Dec 2013 08:58:06 +0000

The student board at Swarthmore College’s Hillel chapter has unanimously passed a resolution saying it will not abide by the international Jewish student organization’s ban on hosting anti-Israel speakers.

[Swarthmore Hillel rejects ban on anti-Israel speakers | Inside Higher Ed](http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2013/12/11/swarthmore-hillel-rejects-ban-anti-israel-speakers#ixzz2ne5HYmR9)

After last year’s imbroglio, which resulted in Robert Zoellick’s decision not to participate in commencement exercises, it is reassuring that Swarthmore Hillel is open to hosting speakers whose views may be unpopular.