Crimson opinion writer
Zakiriya H. Gladney
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Dissent: Harvard Shouldn’t Sacrifice Values for Optics
Tossing the label of “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” might be politically expedient for now. But it will not solve Harvard’s public relations crisis. Instead, it only muddies our moral compass.
'It Feels Targeted': 4 International Students on Threats from the White House
In the last couple of months, we interviewed four international students about their experiences. What we heard painted a picture of a hostile political climate, at times exacerbated by Harvard's inconsistent or inadequate response.
The Conspiracy Theory Behind the War on DEI
The true danger to academic freedom and democracy does not come from DEI, but from those who, in their fervor to dismantle it, are willing to embrace the darkest traditions of suspicion and hatred. We must not be fooled into helping them.
The Palestine Exception Hurts Us All
If you’re still searching for the Palestine exception, look around. It’s here.
Dissent: When It Comes To Free Speech, the Editorial Board Is All Talk.
Because the Editorial Board calls for unattainable balance in the name of ideological diversity and censoriousness in the name of neutrality, we dissent.