Corinna Mullin is an academic and activist based in New York. She has held teaching positions at various institutions, including the City University of New York (CUNY), Brooklyn College, and the New School for Social Research. As of 2024, Mullin is an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Political Science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) and a delegate for the Professional Staff Congress at CUNY. Her academic focus intersects with her activism, often centering on themes of anti-imperialism and global resistance.

Despite her academic credentials, Mullin has faced widespread criticism for her antisemitic rhetoric, support for terrorist figures, and participation in disruptive activities that promote hatred.

Antisemitism and Extremism

Mullin has repeatedly displayed hostility toward Jewish communities and has propagated extremist ideologies through her public statements, writing, and social media activity.

• Promoting Antisemitic Tropes: Mullin frequently uses language that demonizes Jewish self-determination, equating Zionism with racism and colonialism. In multiple speeches and online posts, she has endorsed calls to “dismantle” institutions connected to Jewish organizations, aligning herself with movements that seek to marginalize Jewish voices in public spaces.
• Hostility Toward Jewish Students: During her activism at CUNY, protests and encampments Mullin supported reportedly included harassment of Jewish students, including verbal abuse and exclusionary practices.
• Supporting Dangerous Narratives: Mullin has endorsed efforts to amplify antisemitic conspiracy theories. For example, she voiced support for the controversial “Mapping Project,” which targeted Jewish institutions in Massachusetts, falsely accusing them of colluding with systemic oppression.

Support for Terrorists

Mullin’s public support for convicted terrorists and extremist figures goes beyond justifying Hamas’ horrific acts on October 7, 2023.

• Ahmad Sa’adat and Georges Abdallah: Mullin publicly endorsed the release of these individuals, both of whom are responsible for violent acts, including murder. Sa’adat was involved in the assassination of an Israeli minister, and Abdallah was convicted for killing an American military attaché and an Israeli diplomat.
• Assata Shakur: Mullin has expressed admiration for Assata Shakur, a convicted domestic terrorist and fugitive on the FBI’s Most Wanted List, referring to her as a “freedom fighter.”
• Ghassan Kanafani: Mullin amplified the work of Kanafani, a prominent figure in the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) who publicly justified acts of violence against civilians.

Radical Activism and Arrest

Mullin’s activism extends beyond rhetoric, as evidenced by her arrests and participation in disruptive actions:

• Arrest for Illegal Encampment: In April 2024, Mullin was arrested during an illegal anti-Israel encampment at CUNY. The encampment, part of a larger protest network, sought to block university operations while promoting extremist demands. Protesters harassed Jewish students and chanted divisive slogans such as “Disclose, divest! We will not stop, we will not rest!”
• Disrupting CUNY Meetings: Mullin has led disruptions during official CUNY meetings, shouting inflammatory slogans such as “Zionism out of CUNY!” and defending other activists who spread extremist rhetoric.

Ideological Affiliations

Mullin’s affiliations with various organizations and movements further highlight her extremist tendencies:

• CUNY4Palestine and Within Our Lifetime (WOL): Mullin has been a vocal participant in these groups, both of which have advocated for resistance “by any means necessary,” including glorifying violence against civilians.
• Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS): A strong proponent of the BDS movement, Mullin has called for academic and economic boycotts that target Jewish institutions globally. She has also endorsed resolutions that demand the removal of Zionist voices from public discourse.

Hostility Toward America

In addition to her antisemitism, Mullin has consistently expressed anti-American sentiments, framing the United States as a “white supremacist imperialist state.” She has participated in panels that accuse the U.S. of perpetuating systemic oppression and has advocated for dismantling its societal structures.

Corinna Mullin’s actions and rhetoric are emblematic of extremist ideologies that promote hatred, glorify violence, and marginalize Jewish and American communities. Through her academic positions, activism, and public statements, Mullin has repeatedly demonstrated hostility toward foundational principles of inclusivity and non-violence. Critics argue that her activities undermine the academic and social environments where she operates, fostering division and intolerance.