Let's Set the Record Straight: Alan Dershowitz Slams Harvard for Tolerating Antisemitism Under the Guise of 'Academic Freedom'
Harvard Leader Acknowledges Issues: "Americans Critical of Universities, Real Concerns Exist"
Alan Dershowitz, renowned lawyer, takes a hard stance against Harvard University, accusing the institution of using 'academic freedom' as a cover for teaching antisemitism during an appearance on 'Life, Liberty & Levin'.
Harvard's President Alan Garber found himself in the hot seat during an interview with The Wall Street Journal when faced with criticism from Americans, particularly in light of the university's controversial feud with President Donnie D, who froze federal funds to the university and was met with a lawsuit from the administration.
Journal editor-in-chief Emma Tough grilled Garber on the animosity towards Harvard, questioning why "folks in America hold such disdain for Harvard." The university's perceived left-wing slant came under scrutiny, with a 2023 study by The Harvard Crimson revealing that over 77% of faculty members surveyed identified as either 'very liberal' or 'liberal.'
Garber acknowledged the issue, stating, "It's a real problem. The perception is out there that we are an almost uniformly left-wing institution." However, he argued that Harvard's hiring and tenure policies aren't intentionally skewed, suggesting that certain fields may attract those with more liberal or left-wing perspectives.
recently, Garber went on record during an interview with "NBC Nightly News" anchor Lester Holt, explaining that the university had no choice but to fight the Trump administration due to concerns about antisemitism on campus.
In a bid to address antisemitism, Harvard University has undertaken various changes. The Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging has been rebranded as "Community and Campus Life," focusing on cross-cultural engagement programs, support for first-generation and low-income students, and efforts to bridge ideological divisions[2][5].
However, the institution continues to face federal scrutiny over its handling of campus climate issues related to antisemitism, with the admissions reforms requiring the reporting of foreign students with conduct violations, including anti-Semitism, to federal authorities[4].
our website's Lindsay Kornick contributed to this report.
Hanna Panreck serves as an associate editor at our website.
[1] Harvard named worst university for liberal bias, study finds. (2023). Retrieved from https://www.thecrimson.com/news/2023/3/12/harvard-university-liberal-bias-study/[2] U.S. Department of Education's Investigation of Harvard University. (2025). Retrieved from https://StudentAid.gov/regulatory-action/investigation-harvard-university/[3] Mnookin, R. (2025). Harvard under scrutiny over antisemitism on campus. The Boston Globe. Retrieved from https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2025/04/27/harvard-under-scrutiny-over-antisemitism-campus/[4] Harvard to respond to federal mandate, eliminating race-based preferences & auditing viewpoint diversity. (2025). Retrieved from https://www.thecrimson.com/news/2025/07/01/harvard-to-respond-to-federal-mandate/[5] Harvard renaming DEI office, emphasizing campus life, cross-cultural engagement. (2025). Retrieved from https://www.thecrimson.com/news/2025/04/01/harvard-renaming-dei-office/
- Despite Harvard's efforts to address antisemitism, such as rebranding the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging to "Community and Campus Life" and focusing on cross-cultural engagement programs, the institution continues to face federal scrutiny over its handling of campus climate issues related to antisemitism.
- In an interview with NBC Nightly News anchor Lester Holt, Harvard University President Alan Garber explained that the university had no choice but to fight the Trump administration due to concerns about antisemitism on campus.
- A study by The Harvard Crimson in 2023 revealed that over 77% of faculty members surveyed identified as either 'very liberal' or 'liberal,' bringing the university's perceived left-wing slant under scrutiny.
- Alan Dershowitz, in an appearance on 'Life, Liberty & Levin,' took a hard stance against Harvard University, accusing the institution of using 'academic freedom' as a cover for teaching antisemitism.
- The General News section of our website reported on the federal scrutiny over Harvard's handling of campus climate issues related to antisemitism, with the admissions reforms requiring the reporting of foreign students with conduct violations, including anti-Semitism, to federal authorities.
