Michael Eisen, dismissed as Editor-in-Chief of the scientific journal eLife, contests the board’s justification for his termination, expressing shock at their refusal to acknowledge their role in the issue. Eisen was fired after quote tweeting The Onion’s satirical article criticizing Palestinians. While eLife initially condemned Hamas in a tweet, it later clarified the dismissal wasn’t due to content. Eisen disagrees, stating the controversial nature of the tweet was a primary factor. He argues his termination raises questions about expressing political opinions while serving as a journal EIC and criticizes eLife’s response to social media reactions.
Sacked eLife Editor-in-Chief Disputes Justification, Alleges Lack of Accountability
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