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What will be Yale's decision on weapons divestment by end of 2024?
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Yale Students Vote 77% in Favor of Divesting from Weapons Manufacturers, 3,338 Total Votes Cast
Dec 9, 2024, 12:42 PM
Yale University students have voted overwhelmingly in favor of a divestment referendum aimed at removing the university's investments in weapons manufacturers, including those supplying arms to Israel. According to reports, 77% of the 3,338 students who participated in the vote supported the divestment, which represents approximately half of the total student body. This decision reflects a significant engagement from the student population, although the yes votes account for less than 40% of the entire student population. The outcome of the vote highlights ongoing discussions surrounding the university's financial investments and their implications.
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