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Christopher Rufo, the activist who pushed for the firing of former Harvard president Claudine Gay, has been promoting a newsletter accused of “scientific racism.”
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Anti-DEI Crusader Pushes Site Accused of ‘Scientific Racism’

Christopher Rufo claims he’s just supporting “colorblind equality.”

Edith Olmsted

Conservative activist Christopher Rufo, right, talks to Assistant Professor of Theater and Performance Studies Diego Villada on the campus of New College of Florida in Sarasota, Fla.
YIKES

Scientist Cited in Claudine Gay Ouster Wrote Eugenics Paper

The Danish data scientist platformed by Christopher Rufo wrote an antisemitic paper claiming Jewish genetics make them smarter.

Amanda Yen

A photo of Claudine Gay in a crowd during her inaguaration as Harvard president.
opinion
STOP GETTING PLAYED

Harvard Prez’s Resignation a Win for Right-Wing Chaos Agents

It was never about academic plagiarism, it was about stoking a culture-war panic to attack diversity, equality, and inclusion.

Kali Holloway

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opinion
NO ENEMIES TO THE RIGHT

Influential Anti-Woke Activist Is Open to Terrible Allies

Christopher Rufo has the ear of Gov. Ron DeSantis. He’s also refused to close the door to partnering with the worst elements of the right in his culture war against the left.

Jared Holt

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opinion
CENSORSHIP BY ANOTHER NAME

A Right-Wing Activist Became the One Thing He Claims to Hate

In his new book, Rufo says he’s “laying siege” to leftist critical theory. But he flatters his opponents by imitating their pro-censorship methods.

Nico Perrino

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opinion
DISCREDITING

The Newest Under-the-Radar Attack on Academic Freedom

The next frontier for state-led university censorship is looming and the consequences would go far beyond just risks to free expression.

Jeremy C. Young

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opinion
WHERE DISSENT GOES TO DIE

Speaking Your Mind in DeSantis’ Florida Could Get You Fired

A professor at New College was dumped after criticizing the school’s takeover by conservative activists.

Robert McCoy

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opinion
LOWER EDUCATION

Political Cronies and Thugs Are the Winners in DeSantisworld

State Rep. Randy Fine might soon be the president of Florida Atlantic University. That makes perfect sense for the illiberal regime of Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Kartik Krishnaiyer

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BACKLASH U

They Were Loving College. Then Ron DeSantis Got Involved.

Students say they won’t let a mastermind of the right-wing “critical race theory” and “grooming” panics change their school without a fight.

Eileen Grench

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