[Marxism] Rev. Wright's honorary degree canceled by Northwestern

[Mike Friedman]

THIS is something that should generate a storm of protest. And it is
something that Obama should -- but won't -- speak out against.
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Rev. Wright's honorary degree canceled by Northwestern

Julianna Goldman

May 1 (Bloomberg) -- Northwestern University withdrew an invitation for
the Reverend Jeremiah Wright to receive an honorary degree at this year's
commencement.

Wright, former pastor to Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama,
was selected to be honored at the June ceremony in Evanston, Illinois, on
the recommendation of faculty committees, Alan Cubbage, vice president for
university relations, said in a statement.

``In light of the controversy around Dr. Wright and to ensure the
celebratory character of commencement not be affected, the university has
withdrawn its invitation to Dr. Wright,'' Cubbage said.
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