Crimson opinion writer
Joshua A. Kaplan
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Opinion
Dissent: Penslar Minimizes Antisemitism. He Can’t Lead the Fight Against It.
By Leah R. Baron, Alexander L.S. Bernat, Charles M. Covit, Joshua A. Kaplan, Jacob M. Miller, and Yona T. Sperling-Milner •
Derek J. Penslar — Harvard’s pick to lead its new presidential task force on antisemitism — should tackle claims of antisemitism, not minimize them in interviews with the national press.
Opinion
Dissent: For Harvard’s Sake, It’s Time to Let Gay Go
Harvard’s presidency is no empty honor; it is a challenging managerial job with challenging duties, not least of which is navigating national outcry. In each of these respects, Gay has failed.
Opinion
There Is No Justification
Now, more than ever, is the time to stand by the Jewish community. We recognize the incredible suffering that this war will inflict upon all Middle Easterners. But mourning the loss of Palestinian life must not preclude naming Israel as the target of this attack and calling Hamas what it is.