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“​​McCarthyism Is Real”: Hobart and William Smith Colleges Suspend Prof. for Defending Palestinians

HeadlineApr 15, 2024
Image Credit: Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Here in the United States, the political theorist Jodi Dean has been relieved of teaching duties while officials at Hobart and William Smith Colleges investigate her writings on Gaza. Dean recently wrote a blog post on the Verso website in defense of Palestinian resistance. On Saturday, Dean wrote a message on social media saying, “McCarthyism is real. I’ve been relieved of teaching responsibilities. Don’t stop talking about Palestine.”

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