The article critiques the left's long-standing assault on academic freedom and free speech, suggesting that such actions have emboldened opponents, particularly in the context of Trump's presidency. The author expresses frustration over the current political landscape, feeling that the warnings from Trump's first term were ignored. This critique positions academic freedom and open discourse as vital to avoiding the dire consequences seen today, emphasizing the need for awareness and responsiveness to threats against these ideals.
Amid the tariff war and deportations, free speech and academic freedom are under attack. But free speech and academic freedom have been under attack from the left for decades.
Reading about Trump's America is depressing. There's only so much of the horror story I can handle. But it's also really annoying that it came to this.
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