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Semi-related: but like clockwork Claudine Gay has an by krudler

op-ed in the NYT blaming, you guessed it, racism for her resignation. Nevermind her shameful performance in front of congress as well as the credible allegations of plagiarism that likely would have gotten her students kicked out of the university. This is the fundamental problem with this oppressor/oppressed worldview, it removes any accountability specifically for individuals who bucket themselves as "oppressed". And crying racism at every turn diminishes instances of real racism. I'm sure she'll find a cushy consulting job or position within the DNC. For now good riddance to a truly terrible human being.