Staff Reports
Harvard President Claudine Gay has found herself knee-deep in controversy as her response to Hamas’ attack on Israel sparked outrage among alumni and donors, and now, her conduct is under fire once again. It all started when she testified before Congress, and shockingly suggested that context is needed to determine whether calls for the genocide of the Jewish people violate the school’s policy against bullying and harassment. Say what now?
This ludicrous defense led to a whopping $1 billion in lost donations, and folks from all corners are calling for her resignation. But that’s not all, as an investigation revealed possible plagiarism in her dissertation. It turns out that she may have lifted bits and pieces from the esteemed political scientist and former professor, Carol Swain. How low can you go?
Scholar Allegedly Plagiarized by Gay Explains Why Harvard 'Can't Condemn' Her https://t.co/NyI8C4cKIv
— Jane (@Jane08558954) December 19, 2023
Swain didn’t hold back, taking to The Wall Street Journal to air out her grievances about Gay’s alleged plagiarism. She argued that Gay didn’t give her due credit for her groundbreaking work, and let’s not forget how important citations are in academia, folks. And you won’t believe it – Swain even went on to say that Gay’s work doesn’t even deserve a spot at an Ivy League institution. Ouch!
It’s clear that Harvard’s got some explaining to do, but according to Swain, the reason they haven’t given Gay the boot yet is because of her status as a minority. Swain believes that Harvard’s holding minorities to a lower standard, and she’s not here for it. She’s calling out the elite system that’s protecting Gay and making sure her voice is heard loud and clear. Seems like the bigwigs at Harvard have some explaining to do, doesn’t it?
