One of the largest schools in the California State University system will pursue an investment strategy divested from “corporations & funds that profit from genocide, ethnic cleansing, and activities that violate fundamental human rights.” The announcement from Sacramento State late Tuesday night came nine days into a protest encampment on the school’s campus, as students called on their university to cut financial ties with Israel.
“I think it’s so significant what we did here because we’re essentially raising the bar for all universities,” sophomore Michael Lee-Chang told The Intercept. “We’ve had every single one of our demands met, and that’s how it should be. We’re here for Palestine, and student power shouldn’t be underestimated. I can’t state just how excited I am and can’t wait to see how our win helps other campuses reach their victories too.”
Sacramento State is one of…