Harvard Faces Scrutiny Over Response to Campus Antisemitism

A Congressional report criticizes Harvard's handling of antisemitism following the October 7th Hamas attack, sparking debate over free speech and administrative accountability.

The Congressional report accuses Harvard of failing to adequately condemn the October 7th Hamas attack, leading to criticism from alumni and political figures.
Internal emails reveal debates among Harvard officials about how to phrase their response, with some pushing to soften language condemning the attack.
The report highlights inconsistencies in disciplinary actions across Harvard's various schools, with calls for more uniform enforcement.
The phrase 'from the river to the sea,' often used in pro-Palestinian protests, was a point of contention, with Harvard officials hesitant to label it as antisemitic.
The investigation has intensified discussions on campus about free speech, with some arguing that Congressional involvement has a chilling effect on academic discourse.