When the American right brings up its phony concern for antisemitism, it is always to deploy it as a weapon against some other target. In this case, it is being used to delegitimize any advocacy for Palestinian rights, further anti-Muslim bigotry, and undermine the institution of higher education.
So why are conservatives so determined to destroy American higher education as we know it, when our universities are the best in the world by any measure anyone has devised, and are the engine of so much of what makes America actually great? They certainly don’t like the fact that universities tend to be pretty liberal places — and yes, most university faculty are liberal. But this assault is part of a much broader endeavor, an attempt to take over every key institution in American life and make each one a vehicle to impose and enforce right-wing ideology. If they have to sacrifice scientific discovery, understanding of the world humans create, cures for disease, and economic dynamism — all
“ “The closest conservatives have ever gotten to successfully dealing with the left-wing domination of universities is Viktor Orbán's approach in Hungary,” Vance said. “I think his way has to be the model for us…”
You must read this. #NIH is a tool for this agenda. But the model is Orban. 🧪
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RFK Jr.’s Prescription for Bird Flu on Farms: Let It Spread
The health secretary has suggested allowing the virus to spread, so as to identify birds that may be immune. Such an experiment would be disastrous, scientists say.
This is at least six kinds of stupid.
You’re assuming any significant number of birds HAVE immunity (unlikely), that recovered birds recover in any salable way (dubious), that the long-term-sick birds don’t infect humans (improbable), AND that the virus doesn’t mutate (impossible). 🧪
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🧪 The colon cancer reduction benefit was observed with two servings of yogurt per week.
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The ABA supports the rule of law
It has been three weeks since Inauguration Day. Most Americans recognize that newly elected leaders bring change. That is expected. But most Americans also expect that changes will take place in accor...
“We urge every attorney to join us and insist that our government, a government of the people, follow the law. It is part of the oath we took when we became lawyers. Whatever your political party or your views, change must be made in the right way. Americans expect no less.”
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The unconstitutional impoundment of funds is unprecedented, very harmful, and dangerous. That is why I am filing a lawsuit today to stop it.
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White House pauses all federal grants, sparking confusion
The Trump administration has put a hold on all federal financial grants and loans, affecting tens of billions of dollars in payments.
I think some people hear “grants” and think that without them, scientists and government workers just have less stuff to play with at work. But grants fund salaries for students, academics, researchers, and people who work in all areas of public service.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
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Thank you! Trying to figure out who you are! And how it all works!
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