Yesenia Barragan

Yesenia Barragan

City: New Brunswick, New Jersey

Campus Affiliation: Rutgers University

Last Updated: 16/06/2025

Yesenia Barragan

Yesenia Barragán is an Assistant Professor of History at Rutgers University and a long-standing advocate for anti-Israel divestment, boycott movements, and pro-Palestinian activism within academic institutions. With a history of organizing protests and signing open letters that target Israel, Barragán has leveraged her faculty role to promote highly politicized narratives that often accuse Israel of war crimes and genocide.

Yesenia Barragán’s Timeline of Extremist Activism

February 2005:
While at Brown University, Barragán co-organized a protest calling for full divestment from the State of Israel, Israeli corporations, and U.S. companies doing business with Israel.

May 2021:
Signed a Rutgers faculty letter denouncing what she called Israel’s “military assault on Palestinians across all regions.”

April 2024:
Signed a petition from North American academics condemning Israel’s alleged attacks on Gaza’s educational infrastructure — a campaign often linked to the “scholasticide” narrative.

February 2025:
Endorsed a petition to the American Historical Association (AHA) Council opposing what was described as Israel’s “scholasticide” in Gaza.

2016:
Co-authored a publication highlighting PayPal’s availability to Israeli settlers but not Palestinians — a frequent theme in anti-Israel economic justice campaigns.

Public Statements and Allegations

  • Accusations of Genocide: Publicly accused Israel of committing genocide during its military operations in Gaza.

  • Support for Divestment: A recurring voice in protests, petitions, and articles demanding universities sever financial and institutional ties with Israel.

  • Feminist Solidarity Campaigns: Listed among a network of feminist academics who publicly backed a “Free Palestine” campaign.

  • Online Activity: Previously active on X (Twitter) under the handle @Y__Barragan before deleting the account. Her feed contained numerous posts accusing Israel of war crimes, amplifying activist messaging

Her Role on Campus

Yesenia Barragán’s record of anti-Israel activism, repeated accusations of genocide, and promotion of academic boycotts make her a deeply polarizing figure on campus. By using her position to legitimize extreme narratives and align with radical movements, she fosters a climate of division and hostility—particularly for Jewish and pro-Israel students. Her presence undermines academic integrity and contributes to an environment where intimidation is masked as scholarship.

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