Applegate says he disagreed with CODA's cancellation
James ApplegateColumbia astronomy professor and Academic Freedom Council member
Applegate says he disagreed with canceling the panel and was surprised and disappointed. The Columbia astronomy professor declines to condemn CODA as an organization, citing what he calls a vicious atmosphere on campuses and on the political left.
“rather surprised and disappointed”
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Columbia's CODA cancels a press-freedom panel after Sundial's Cornell 7 essay; critics object
Columbia Open Discourse Alliance canceled a press-freedom panel after the Sundial published its Cornell 7 essay. CODA cited survivors' participation and safety. Critics challenged the cancellation; faculty advisers gave qualified assessments of that decision.
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Original interviews distinguish safety concerns, the cancellation decision and condemnation of the Sundial essay.
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Applegate says he disagreed with the decision to cancel the panel.
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He declines to condemn CODA as an organization, citing what he calls a vicious atmosphere on campuses and on the political left.
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Applegate rejects the cancellation. His refusal to condemn CODA as an organization does not change his position on the decision.
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