USC cancels valedictorian speech after pro-Palestinian social posts flagged

Yesterday, the University of Southern California (USC) announced that Asna Tabassum, the undergraduate Class of 2024 valedictorian, will not be speaking at the upcoming graduation ceremony. Tabussum is Muslim and has spoken out against Israel on social media.

The University Provost, Andrew Guzman, said in an email the decision was made in an abundance of caution to avoid any disruptions or safety risks during the ceremony. But in the days leading up to the email, Tabussum was attacked...