Conor Friedersdorf @conor64
@ijbailey @NAChristakis "Did they use it as a slur or quote from a historic text?" "The latter." "Okay that's clearly protected by academic freedom so no need to launch an investigation. If you'd like, I'll see if I can get Randall Kennedy and Dr. Mansa come debate if profs should read the word." — PolitiTweet.org