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Stefanik ripped for J6 "hostages" claim

Stefanik called convicted Jan. 6 Capitol rioters “hostages” — and refused to commit to certifying 2024 election

Salon

First Thing: Blinken warns Palestinians ‘must not be pressed to leave Gaza’

US secretary of state speaking in Qatar on latest leg of Middle East tour also warned that Israel-Gaza war could ‘metastasise’. Plus, Oppenheimer and Succession dominate Golden Globes

The Guardian - UK

Stefanik condemned for mimicking Trump by calling Jan 6 prisoners ‘hostages’

‘I have concerns about the treatment of January 6th hostages,’ the New York lawmaker said, just days after Mr Trump used the same term

The Independent UK

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‘It’s a live audition’: Trump surrogates swarm Iowa before caucuses

Marjorie Taylor Greene, Matt Gaetz – even Roseanne Barr – stand in for ex-president as his challengers struggle in the polls

The Guardian - US

Claudine Gay’s ousting reveals that the messenger is still an easier target than the message

The head of Harvard’s fate was sealed when she became the focus of a culture war battle over antisemitism, plagiarism and free speech

The Guardian - UK

Massachusetts Institute of Technology forced into spotlight After Harvard, Penn presidents ousted

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology has long stood apart from America’s elite universities.

The Times of India

Higher education under attack: Harvard president ousted in conservative battle

Harvard's ousted President warns of a broader war against higher education as she steps down amid pressure, fueling speculation of a coming reckoning.

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US House majority whip Tom Emmer endorses Trump for president

Emmer completes full House of Republican leaders – Mike Johnson, Steve Scalise and Elise Stefanik – backing ex-president

The Guardian - US

Harvard seeks to move past firestorm brought on by school President Claudine Gay's resignation

Harvard University is trying to move past the firestorm brought on by the plagiarism allegations, congressional testimony and resignation of Claudine Gay, the school’s first Black president

The Independent UK

‘A bully’: the billionaire who led calls for Claudine Gay’s Harvard exit

US hedge fund manager Bill Ackman posts 4,000-word screed decrying ‘racism against white people’ after Gay’s departure

The Guardian - US

Harvard prez resigns, citing attacks

“This is an attack on every Black woman in this country who’s put a crack in the glass ceiling," says Al Sharpton

Salon

Powerful donors managed to push out Harvard’s Claudine Gay. But at what cost?

Not until now have major donors so brazenly used their financial influence to hound presidents out of office

The Guardian - US

Why has Claudine Gay resigned as president of Harvard?

Gay’s resignation letter cited personal threats amid rising tensions about anti-Semitism and war on Gaza.

Al Jazeera

Republican Elise Stefanik claims credit for Harvard president’s resignation

Republican representative was part of congressional committee questioning presidents of top universities on campus antisemitism

The Independent UK

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Harvard President Claudine Gay resigns amid plagiarism scandal

Harvard President Claudine Gay's resignation amid plagiarism allegations and controversial testimony. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik celebrates, calling it l...

Reason

October 7: A Turning Point for Free Speech?

Restricting speech about the world's most pressing problems does not make them go away, nor does it settle any disputes.

Chicago Sun-Times

Here’s how Illinois Democrats in Congress split on Israel-Hamas war, antisemitism legislation

Democrats locally and nationally are grappling with a challenging dynamic being played out, with the Israel-Hamas war in its third month.

Roll Call

At the Races: Expect Trump on Colorado ballot - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Words matter, but they can be twisted, too, especially when Elise Stefanik is involved

In Republican hands, a congressional hearing on antisemitism is anything but a search for understanding.

Reason

112 Hostages

Plus: Segregationist Christmas parties, California cops, Israeli gun licenses, and more...

The Independent UK

House passes resolution condemning college presidents’ comments in antisemitism hearing

Lawmakers approved the resolution in a 303-126 vote, with 125 Democrats and one Republican voting against the measure

Salon

Students left silenced by speech debates

It may seem nonsensical to say that calls for genocide are protected speech but colleges are in a tough spot

The Guardian - UK

US controversy points to tests facing UK universities free speech tsar

Arif Ahmed will face a balancing act when his position – that legal speech gets protected – runs into messy reality

International Business Times

Elite US Universities Feel Heat Over Alleged Anti-Semitism

Since the start of the conflict between Israel and Hamas, prestigious US universities have come under fire, accused of not doing enough to combat anti-Semitism.

Roll Call

House OKs measure seeking university presidents’ ouster - Roll Call

Nuanced answers by elite university presidents at a House hearing on antisemitism led to a resolution calling for their ouster.

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