What happened to James Damore is no lynching- of any type. He made statements that impact his relationship with his coworkers. If he doesn't like Google's policies, QUIT. Get a job at a place Damore finds fit.

What the author is really saying is: I wish Sundar Pichai recognize - That being fired is humiliating (Empathy) - That Damore is a "victim" (Diversity) - That the employer can fire anyone at anytime BUT you should discuss it with each-other, tolerate, cooperate (Inclusion)

These are things even Damore himself wouldn't approve.

"...modern-day Internet lynching..." Lynching, a practice primarily used by white men to terrorize black citizens