University of Chicago Assistant Professor Eman Abdelhadi publicly criticized her employer as 'evil' and a 'colonial landlord' at the Socialism 2025 convention. She stated her intention to continue working at the university to build power for her far-left causes, particularly the Palestine solidarity movement, by organizing thousands of people accessible through the institution, which she noted is a major employer, landlord, healthcare provider, and police force in Chicago.
Anti-Israel professor curses out employer University of Chicago, says she teaches to build power
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️University of Chicago Assistant Professor Eman Abdelhadi publicly criticized her employer as 'evil' and a 'colonial landlord' at the Socialism 2025 convention. She stated her intention to continue working at the university to build power for her far-left causes, particularly the Palestine solidarity movement, by organizing thousands of people accessible through the institution, which she noted is a major employer, landlord, healthcare provider, and police force in Chicago.
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- 2 October 7, 2023: Hamas's attacks against Israel
- 3 Saturday: Eman Abdelhadi made remarks at the Socialism 2025 convention
- Controversy for the University of Chicago
- Further debate on academic freedom and political activism on university campuses
- Potential for increased organizing efforts by Abdelhadi
What: University of Chicago Assistant Professor Eman Abdelhadi publicly criticized her employer and stated her intention to use her position to build power for her political causes.
When: Saturday (at the Socialism 2025 convention); Hamas's October 7, 2023, attacks against Israel.
Where: Socialism 2025 convention; University of Chicago, Chicago.
Why: Abdelhadi views the university as 'evil' and a 'colonial landlord' but also as a strategic location to organize people and build power for the Palestine solidarity movement.
How: Abdelhadi made her remarks at a panel titled 'Revolutionary Accompaniment: Holding Each Other When Things Fall Apart' at the Socialism 2025 convention.