Tony Kushner row deepens as supporters renounce honorary degrees
Pulitzer-winner playwright was removed from honour list for his critical views on Israel after CUNY trustee lobbied against himA row over the decision by a leading New York university to refuse playwright Tony Kushner an honorary degree due to accusations he was too critical of Israel has deepened as several high profile honorary degree holders renounced their own awards.Kushner, who wrote the Pulitzer prize-winning …