Once upon a time, the Ivy League symbolized American excellence in education. Its eight institutions were beacons around the world because of their commitment to free inquiry, democratic values, and extraordinary achievement in a wide range of fields.
Yet today, Dartmouth College is the only Ivy League school that is not facing a federal investigation over antisemitism. In the last month, Princeton and Yale have deeply exacerbated the problem by forcing their students to face anti-Israel referenda on student ballots and allowing a climate of toxicity toward Jews and Israelis to brew. It’s time for Congress to investigate these schools for their handling of antisemitism and for the Department of Education to reconsider their eligibility for federal funding until they take real action to correct the issue.
