Harvard President Claudine Gay Faces Backlash Over Handling of Antisemitism Controversy

Critics question Gay's commitment to free speech and diversity, while experts call for clear condemnation of violent ideologies and review of conduct codes.

• Claudine Gay, the first Black president of Harvard University, is under fire for her handling of the response to student organizations blaming Israel for violence in Gaza, which some have interpreted as antisemitism.
• During a congressional hearing on campus antisemitism, Gay, along with Liz Magill of the University of Pennsylvania, and Sally Kornbluth of MIT, were criticized for their responses to questions about hate speech and genocide.
• Gay's commitment to free speech and diversity has been called into question, with critics arguing that Harvard's policies on harassment and discrimination should apply to antisemitic statements.
• Magill resigned following the hearing and pressure from donors, while Gay has received unanimous support from Harvard's governing board.
• Experts in diversity, equity, and inclusion have called on the university presidents to issue clear statements condemning violent ideologies and to review and clarify their conduct codes.

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