AP expresses regret over Gay’s resignation, attributes scalping to white colonists
The Associated Press Accuses Harvard President of Plagiarism and Vilifies White Americans
In a controversial article titled “Harvard president’s resignation highlights new conservative weapon against colleges: plagiarism,” the Associated Press (AP) discusses the resignation of Harvard president Claudine Gay, who was accused of chronic plagiarism. However, the AP not only accuses conservatives of using plagiarism charges as a “weapon” against leftists in higher education but also takes the opportunity to vilify white Americans by presenting American history from a woke perspective.
The AP article claims that scalping, a gruesome practice, was “taken up by white colonists who sought to eradicate Native Americans.” However, it conveniently ignores the fact that Native Americans were practicing scalping long before the arrival of the colonists. By doing so, the AP perpetuates a biased narrative.
Conservative activist Christopher Rufo, who played a significant role in exposing Gay’s plagiarism, responded to her resignation by tweeting “SCALPED.” The AP portrays this tweet as an act of violence, linking it to the historical practice of scalping by white colonists. However, historical evidence shows that scalping was not exclusive to white colonists but was practiced by Native Americans themselves.
Scalping: A Practice Prevalent Among Native Americans
Historical accounts reveal that scalping was already prevalent among Native Americans before the arrival of colonists. For instance, Jacques Cartier encountered the Stadaconans in 1535, who showed him scalps of Indians they had taken in battle. Frenchman Jacques Ie Moyne witnessed the Timucuans’ scalping practice in Florida in 1564. The English also witnessed the Indian custom of scalping when they settled in Virginia and were attacked by the Powhatan Confederacy in 1608.
Despite the evidence, the AP fails to acknowledge the historical context and instead focuses on Gay’s resignation. While Gay did not directly address the plagiarism accusations in her resignation letter, the AP highlights the conservative activists’ reviews and a Harvard committee’s findings of “multiple shortcomings” in her academic citations.
President Irene Mulvey of the American Association of University Professors expresses concern that plagiarism investigations could be “weaponized” as part of a right-wing political attack on higher education. She believes this poses a threat to the academic freedom that has made American higher education renowned worldwide.
Associated Progressives (AP) is trying to run the false narrative that “white colonists” invented scalping “to eradicate Native Americans,” without noting that, in fact, the Indians originated the practice in North America and, in modern times, it is a common journalistic phrase. pic.twitter.com/LmiippwIu0
— Christopher F. Rufo ⚔️ (@realchrisrufo) January 3, 2024
This is the beginning of the end for DEI in America’s institutions. We will expose you. We will outmaneuver you. And we will not stop fighting until we have restored colorblind equality in our great nation. 🇺🇸
— Christopher F. Rufo ⚔️ (@realchrisrufo) January 2, 2024
How does the AP’s political bias in the article not only accuse conservatives of using plagiarism charges as a political tactic, but also vilify white Americans
Roquois scalp their enemies during the early colonial period.
By selectively presenting only the actions of white colonists, the AP perpetuates a misleading and one-sided narrative that seeks to vilify white Americans and absolve other groups of their historical wrongdoings.
Plagiarism: A Serious Ethical Breach
The AP article goes on to discuss the plagiarism allegations against Harvard president Claudine Gay. Plagiarism is a serious ethical breach in academia and should not be taken lightly. It undermines the integrity of scholarly work and erodes the trust between academics and their colleagues and students.
While it is essential to address and hold individuals accountable for any wrongdoing, it is concerning how the AP attempts to deflect attention from the plagiarism accusations by portraying conservatives as using them as a “weapon” against leftists in higher education. This framing detracts from the seriousness of the allegations and undermines the integrity of the academic community as a whole.
Political Bias: Divisive Reporting
The AP’s article demonstrates a clear political bias by not only accusing conservatives of employing plagiarism charges as a political tactic but also using the opportunity to vilify white Americans. This kind of reporting only serves to further divide and polarize society, perpetuating animosity between different political ideologies and racial groups.
Journalism should strive for objectivity and fairness, providing readers with accurate and unbiased information. Unfortunately, the AP’s article falls short of these standards, presenting a biased narrative that undermines the credibility of the news organization.
Conclusion
The Associated Press’s article on the resignation of Harvard president Claudine Gay raises concerns about journalistic integrity and political bias. While addressing the plagiarism allegations is important, the AP’s attempt to vilify white Americans and portray conservatives as using plagiarism charges as a political tool is divisive and misleading. Journalism plays a vital role in informing the public, and it is crucial for news organizations to uphold the principles of objectivity, accuracy, and fairness in their reporting.
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