Harvard University's Kennedy School last week reversed its decision to reject a fellowship for former Human Rights Watch (HRW) director Kenneth Roth who plans to write a book about his 30-year experience on the firing lines in global battles against discrimination and abuse. The controversial decision was taken by Kennedy School dean Douglas Elmendorf who, oddly, argued that
Ken Roth insisted on bearing witness to Palestinian human rights abuses, and his rejection and reinstatement at Harvard represent a watershed moment in the politics of Israel in the United States.
The Kennedy School has decided to extend an invitation to Ken Roth, the former head of Human Rights Watch, after a Nation cover story revealed that his fellowship was initially vetoed because of his criticisms of Israel.
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