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@blackcats-and-naps.bsky.socialThis isn't "signing on to Trump's plan"--it is straight up extortion--and "the benefits" are akin to Mafia protection. Nice university ya got there, shame if something should happen to it. Just. Say. No. www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
Show Post“No self-respecting university could ever accept something like this,” said Lee Bollinger, a First Amendment scholar and former Columbia University president. “Trying to protect conservative ideas against being ‘belittled’ — that’s about as violative of the First Amendment interests as you can get.”
Show PostThis is an extortion attempt by the Trump administration to control higher education through research funding threats. Complying would endanger academic freedom and democratic governance for decades. Science must serve the public, not political loyalty. Sacrificing merit means sacrificing cures.
Show Post🚨 Are you an alum from one of the 9 universities Trump is attempting to extort right now? ✍️ Sign this petition to defend your university, free speech, and democracy. I signed. This is a time for courage, not capitulation. #JustSayNo #Compact 🧪🧠🧬 (context in thread)
Show PostShared how the greater shutdown of NIH science has been underway since January on @msnbc.com today. We need Congress to stand firm to protect science, democracy and the American people. www.msnbc.com/katy-tur/wat...
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