Staff Reports
The House Education and Workforce Committee is gearing up for an intense interview next week with Dara Horn, a former member of Harvard University’s antisemitism advisory group. The committee, led by the fiery Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), aims to dig deep into Harvard’s handling of the pervasive antisemitism on its campus. This closed-door interview, announced by the committee on Wednesday, is set to shine a spotlight on Horn’s time at Harvard and her involvement in the ill-fated Antisemitism Advisory Group.
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Amidst the fervor of the committee’s investigation, the Republican chairwoman, Rep. Foxx, emphasized the critical importance of Dr. Horn’s testimony. The committee is leaving no stone unturned in its relentless pursuit of accountability from Harvard and other universities accused of failing to protect Jewish students from the scourge of antisemitism.
Horn, a vocal critic of Harvard’s approach to combating antisemitism, does not mince words when she calls out the university’s courses and events for being steeped in what she describes as “antisemitic lies.” Her unapologetic stance on the matter has reverberated through the halls of Harvard, prompting scrutiny of the institution’s class offerings for potential antisemitic content.
The House committee’s subpoena of Harvard and the subsequent accusations of “malfeasance” against the university by Rep. Foxx have set the stage for a showdown of epic proportions. Harvard’s responses to document requests have been met with skepticism, with lawmakers raising eyebrows at the alleged duplication of documents already in the public domain. The tension between the committee and Harvard has reached a fever pitch, and Horn’s forthcoming interview is poised to be a high-stakes affair.
The establishment of dual task forces by interim Harvard President Alan Garber, one on antisemitism and the other on Islamophobia, has only added fuel to the fire. The controversy surrounding these task forces, from co-chairpersons espousing incendiary views on Israel to resignations citing the university’s lack of commitment, has further enflamed the already volatile situation on Harvard’s campus.
As the stage is set for Horn’s interview on March 18, the atmosphere crackles with anticipation. The stakes are high, the tensions palpable, and the quest for answers unrelenting as the House Education and Workforce Committee barrels forward in its unyielding pursuit of justice.
