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...author later argues that calling anti-Zionism "anti-Semitism" is a dangerously false parallel that creates anti-Semitism. By Matory??s logic, anti-Zionists will be "required" to hate Jews if "Israel’s defenders convince the world that...Jewish people are uniform in their opinions about Israel and its policies." Of course, no such effort among "Israel’s defenders" exists, and, if it did, there would surely be plenty of Jews—self-professed anti-Zionists among them—to undermine it. More important, to believe something as absurd as the idea...
...African and African American Studies J. Lorand Matory recently told the Crimson that “the criticism of Israel was appropriate because of the ‘extraordinary’ support that the country has received from the U.S. and other Western governments.” Matory??s comment indicates that he is less bothered by the crimes of countries that the U.S. does not support, like Iran and Syria; while at the same time, he completely disregards the importance of supporting our only democratic ally in the Middle East...
...passed 218-185 last March, Matory told the media that for Summers, “there is no noble alternative for him but resignation”—a suggestion that Summers followed 11 months later. But Nicole Laws ’06, president of ABHW said that Matory??s vocal criticism of Summers was not the reason he was honored at this year’s ceremony. “Matory was chosen because of his willingness to reach beyond his own work and research,” Laws said. Saturday’s ceremony also...
Kenan Professor of Government Harvey C. Mansfield ’53, long known for sparking debate at Faculty meetings, added levity to the afternoon by offering Matory??whom he called a close friend—suggestions concerning his addresses at faculty meetings...
After the March 15 meeting, Summers once again chaired the Faculty meetings. Now, Matory??s motion and the president’s decision to step aside as chair may suggest that discontent with Summers’ leadership has not dissipated. Tuesday’s meeting could reignite tensions that have been largely dormant since the March vote. Kirby wrote yesterday that he welcomes his Faculty to air their concerns to himself and the president...