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politicssocial-issues2 years ago

"Debate Flares Over Claudine Gay's Harvard Tenure Amid Resignation and Plagiarism Claims"

Rev. Al Sharpton faced criticism from former ESPN host Sage Steele for framing Harvard President Claudine Gay's resignation as an attack on all Black women. Steele expressed frustration with Sharpton's representation of people of color and highlighted the reasons behind Gay's resignation, including her handling of antisemitism on campus and plagiarism accusations. Gay's resignation was met with reactions from various quarters, including donors and political figures, with some critics cheering her departure. Steele emphasized the importance of character over skin color in her critique of the situation.

via Fox News|
##alsharpton#antisemitism
politics2 years ago

"Conservative Pressure and the Unraveling of Harvard President Claudine Gay's Tenure"

Christopher Rufo, a conservative activist, played a key role in a coordinated campaign that led to the resignation of Harvard's president, Claudine Gay. The campaign utilized narrative, financial, and political pressure, leveraging a plagiarism scandal to gain traction in both conservative and eventually mainstream media. Rufo's broader goal is to dismantle Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) bureaucracies and restore what he sees as truth in American institutions. He openly shares his tactics to demoralize opponents and educate allies, believing in the power of truth to overcome lies. The campaign against Gay is seen as a significant victory for the conservative movement, demonstrating the ability to achieve rapid, impactful results.

via POLITICO|
##christopherrufo#conservativeactivism
education-and-politics2 years ago

Harvard President Claudine Gay Resigns Amid Controversy and Mixed Reactions

Claudine Gay, the president of Harvard University, resigned amid accusations of plagiarism in her academic work, which surfaced during a conservative-led campaign against her and higher education institutions perceived as liberal. The allegations, which were not initially raised by academic peers but by political adversaries, questioned the integrity of her doctoral dissertation and journal articles. While a Harvard committee found "duplicative language" in her work, it did not deem the errors intentional or reckless. Critics argue that the plagiarism tool can be misused to undermine academia, while supporters of the campaign see it as a victory against what they consider "racialist ideology" in education. The incident has raised concerns about the potential weaponization of plagiarism investigations and the impact on academic freedom.

via The Associated Press|
##academicfreedom#claudinegay