#Statement: Peterson’s speech, in and of itself, then, was not transgressive. The problem, of course, was the subject matter. There isn’t anything transgressive about sticking up for pro-Palestine protesters. To be clear, this isn’t a criticism; it’s just reality. In a sense, the reaction to Peterson’s speech is helping to recognize the transgressiveness of pro-Palestine activism now instead of in hindsight. There is absolutely value in that, especially when faced with an entity like the University of Michigan that is diametrically opposed to such activism. To read more, click the link in our bio. ✍️: Gabe Efros 🎨: Maheen Rashid