Kenneth S. Stern

Kenneth S. Stern is an attorney and the director at the Bard Center for the Study of Hate, where he focuses on issues related to hate speech, antisemitism, and civil rights. He has been involved in various discussions and critiques regarding the balance between free speech and hate crimes, particularly in the context of college campuses. Recently, Stern was in the news during a contentious Senate hearing led by Senator Josh Hawley, where he defended his stance against the handling of antisemitism allegations in educational institutions.