Yale University

Yale Professor Defends Recommending “Good-Looking Blonde” to Epstein

Yale University has suspended computer science professor David Gelernter from teaching while it reviews his conduct after newly released documents showed he described a student as a “v small good-looking blonde” in an email to Jeffrey Epstein. Gelernter defended his description by stating he was mindful of Epstein’s “habits” and believed he did not dishonor the student, adding that her intelligence and beauty were relevant information for a potential employer. Students were notified of his suspension and Gelernter later claimed the university’s action was based on a private email dug from Epstein’s files.

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Yale Fascism Expert Flees US for Canada

Yale professor Jason Stanley, author of *How Fascism Works*, is leaving the US for the University of Toronto due to concerns about the current political climate and its potential for authoritarianism. His decision was partly influenced by Columbia University’s capitulation to federal demands, which he views as a dangerous precedent for academic freedom. Stanley believes the current environment poses an unacceptable risk to higher education and the future of democracy, prompting his move to Canada. He sees this not as fleeing, but as joining the international fight against rising authoritarianism.

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