Harvard Law Review Retaliates Against Alleged Leaker—And Demands He Press Free Beacon To Destroy Documents
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Report: Harvard Law Review Reprimanded Student Whistleblower
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The Spin
Right narrative
The Harvard Law Review's discriminatory practices against white men represent a clear violation of federal civil rights law that demand immediate investigation. These leaked documents expose a systematic pattern of racial preferences that prioritizes diversity quotas over academic merit in both editor selection and article publication. The journal's attempt to intimidate and silence the whistleblower who exposed these illegal practices only serves to confirm their guilt.
Left narrative
The Justice Department's aggressive tactics against Harvard Law Review appear politically motivated, using thin allegations to target a prestigious institution. The timing of the cooperating witness's hiring at the White House raises serious questions about the integrity of the investigation and suggests that this is part of a broader campaign to weaponize federal power against elite universities. The administration has overstated evidence while prioritizing speed and shock value over methodical legal procedures.