Harvard President Claudine Gay Faces Calls for Resignation Amid Plagiarism Controversy

A New York Times columnist, John McWhorter, has called for the resignation of Harvard University President Claudine Gay amid accusations of plagiarism. Gay allegedly quoted or paraphrased authors without proper attribution in her academic works. McWhorter argues that her remaining in office would be a sign of hollowed-out leadership and a double standard at a progressive institution. The allegations have caught the attention of Congress, which has launched an investigation into existing claims of antisemitism on campus. Harvard has expressed unanimous support for Gay, while McWhorter maintains that another Black woman should be sought for the position.