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Students stage pro-Palestinian walkout at Stanford commencement

Stanford Against Apartheid in Palestine called for a walkout at Stanford University's commencement to support divestment and honor Palestine.
Graduates protested against Israel's actions, demanding Stanford divest funds from companies like Chevron, Lockheed Martin, and Hewlett-Packard.
The group plans an alternative ceremony named "The People's Commencement" for supporters of divestment and Palestine.

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