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Harvard’s Claudine Gay Resigns & Dark Money Funnels | 1.3.24

Jan 3, 2024
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Harvard's President Claudine Gay resigns amidst controversy and criticism. Taxpayer money allegedly funneled to left-wing anti-Israel group. Biden Administration unveils new regulations for household appliances, sparking debates on gas stove ban and implications for 2024 election.
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  • Harvard President Claudine Gay's resignation raises concerns about the handling of allegations and the need for change at the university.
  • Taxpayer money supporting anti-Israel activism through fiscal sponsorship raises transparency concerns.

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Harvard President Resigns Amid Plagiarism Allegations and Controversies

Facing numerous allegations of plagiarism, Harvard President Claudine Gay has resigned. The allegations included nearly 50 instances of plagiarism, comprising about half of her published work. These allegations, combined with her defense of calls for Jewish genocide, led to widespread outcry and a decline in donor support and student applications. Gay's resignation raises questions about the handling of the controversy by Harvard's board and the need for generational change at the university.

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