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US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Trump administration cuts another $450m in Harvard grants in escalating row

Trump administration cuts $450M in grants to Harvard amid ongoing feud over anti-Semitism and academic freedom.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Trump administration piles on pressure on Harvard with $450m more in cuts

The Trump administration is terminating $450m in grants to Harvard, escalating tensions over campus antisemitism.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

If Harvard, armor-plated by history and padded with funds, can't beat Trump, no one can

Trump's confrontation with Harvard highlights the tension between governmental authority and the autonomy of academic institutions.
Left-wing politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Harvard stands up to Trump: A tremendous battle will have to be fought to defend academic freedom'

Donald Trump has influenced a significant financial loss for Harvard due to attempts to limit academic freedom and suppress dissenting opinions.
US news
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago

Why Harvard decided to fight Trump

Harvard University rejected government demands, asserting its independence and mission against perceived threats from the Trump administration.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Harvard sues Trump administration over efforts to gain control of academic decision-making'

Harvard is suing the Trump administration over threats to its funding and academic autonomy.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Trump administration cuts another $450m in Harvard grants in escalating row

Trump administration cuts $450M in grants to Harvard amid ongoing feud over anti-Semitism and academic freedom.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Trump administration piles on pressure on Harvard with $450m more in cuts

The Trump administration is terminating $450m in grants to Harvard, escalating tensions over campus antisemitism.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

If Harvard, armor-plated by history and padded with funds, can't beat Trump, no one can

Trump's confrontation with Harvard highlights the tension between governmental authority and the autonomy of academic institutions.
Left-wing politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Harvard stands up to Trump: A tremendous battle will have to be fought to defend academic freedom'

Donald Trump has influenced a significant financial loss for Harvard due to attempts to limit academic freedom and suppress dissenting opinions.
US news
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago

Why Harvard decided to fight Trump

Harvard University rejected government demands, asserting its independence and mission against perceived threats from the Trump administration.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Harvard sues Trump administration over efforts to gain control of academic decision-making'

Harvard is suing the Trump administration over threats to its funding and academic autonomy.
more#harvard-university
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Top Law School Faculty Issue Letter Defending Rule Of Law - Above the Law

Duke Law faculty robustly defends academic freedom and judicial independence in response to government overreach.
Government threats undermine the legal profession's integrity and judicial independence.
#education
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Trump Battles Universities, but Especially Harvard and the Ivy League

Trump critiques the Ivy League, viewing it as elitist, while sparking support from his base over perceived liberal trends.
His comments reveal a complex relationship with elite academia amidst accusations of political indoctrination.
fromwww.thelocal.se
1 week ago
Europe politics

Sweden launches new plan to attract foreign researchers

Sweden aims to attract international researchers affected by restrictions on academic freedom, particularly from the US.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago
Left-wing politics

Political indoctrination': Parents claim ideological bias in college prep course at California high school

Parents at La Jolla High School criticize a college prep course for ideological bias, which school leaders defend as academic freedom.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Trump Battles Universities, but Especially Harvard and the Ivy League

Trump critiques the Ivy League, viewing it as elitist, while sparking support from his base over perceived liberal trends.
His comments reveal a complex relationship with elite academia amidst accusations of political indoctrination.
fromwww.thelocal.se
1 week ago
Europe politics

Sweden launches new plan to attract foreign researchers

Sweden aims to attract international researchers affected by restrictions on academic freedom, particularly from the US.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago
Left-wing politics

Political indoctrination': Parents claim ideological bias in college prep course at California high school

Parents at La Jolla High School criticize a college prep course for ideological bias, which school leaders defend as academic freedom.
more#education
#immigration
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Denied, detained, deported: the most high-profile cases in Trump's immigration crackdown

Trump's administration is escalating deportations and targeting dissenting voices, particularly among foreign-born students and academics involved in protests.
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago
US news

How a Georgetown scholar went from 'quiet' researcher to detainee

Badar Khan Suri's detention raises significant concerns about due process, academic freedom, and the implications of alleged political connections.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago
US news

Columbia protest leader Mohsen Mahdawi released from US custody

Mahdawi's release highlights the tensions around student activism and immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago
US news

Ireland hopes to entice academics as US becomes a cold place for free thinkers'

Ireland is launching a scheme to attract international academics deterred by the perception of the US as an unwelcoming environment for free thinkers.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago
US news

Immigration judge denies bond for Tufts PhD student Rumeysa Ozturk

Öztürk's arrest raises concerns about constitutional rights and the targeting of individuals for their political beliefs.
fromwww.thelocal.se
1 week ago
Higher education

Five things Sweden should do to attract foreign researchers

Sweden aims to attract international researchers by addressing family integration and improving grant opportunities.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Denied, detained, deported: the most high-profile cases in Trump's immigration crackdown

Trump's administration is escalating deportations and targeting dissenting voices, particularly among foreign-born students and academics involved in protests.
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago
US news

How a Georgetown scholar went from 'quiet' researcher to detainee

Badar Khan Suri's detention raises significant concerns about due process, academic freedom, and the implications of alleged political connections.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago
US news

Columbia protest leader Mohsen Mahdawi released from US custody

Mahdawi's release highlights the tensions around student activism and immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago
US news

Ireland hopes to entice academics as US becomes a cold place for free thinkers'

Ireland is launching a scheme to attract international academics deterred by the perception of the US as an unwelcoming environment for free thinkers.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago
US news

Immigration judge denies bond for Tufts PhD student Rumeysa Ozturk

Öztürk's arrest raises concerns about constitutional rights and the targeting of individuals for their political beliefs.
fromwww.thelocal.se
1 week ago
Higher education

Five things Sweden should do to attract foreign researchers

Sweden aims to attract international researchers by addressing family integration and improving grant opportunities.
more#immigration
#research-funding
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

EU seeks to attract American scholars as Trump freezes funds DW 04/23/2025

The EU aims to attract US researchers facing political pressures by offering academic freedom and resources in Europe.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago
US news

Scientific asylum': How Europe is luring US researchers amid Trump fears

The EU aims to attract US researchers distressed by Trump's university policies.
Incentives totaling half a billion euros announced to entice academics to Europe.
fromNature
2 days ago
US news

US researchers must stand up to protect freedoms, not just funding

The U.S. administration is undermining the foundation of scientific progress through funding cuts and attacks on civil liberties.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
US news

Norway launches scheme to lure top researchers away from US universities

Norway aims to attract international researchers with a 100m kroner fund amidst pressures on academic freedom in the US.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

EU seeks to attract American scholars as Trump freezes funds DW 04/23/2025

The EU aims to attract US researchers facing political pressures by offering academic freedom and resources in Europe.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago
US news

Scientific asylum': How Europe is luring US researchers amid Trump fears

The EU aims to attract US researchers distressed by Trump's university policies.
Incentives totaling half a billion euros announced to entice academics to Europe.
fromNature
2 days ago
US news

US researchers must stand up to protect freedoms, not just funding

The U.S. administration is undermining the foundation of scientific progress through funding cuts and attacks on civil liberties.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
US news

Norway launches scheme to lure top researchers away from US universities

Norway aims to attract international researchers with a 100m kroner fund amidst pressures on academic freedom in the US.
more#research-funding
Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Democrats' road not taken, Columbia's 'academic freedom' hypocrites and other commentary

Democrats face a critical choice between embracing change or sticking with anti-Trump politics
#free-speech
Left-wing politics
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Sarah Carey: Donald Trump's second coming shows we must either live free speech, or lose it

The left's restriction on free speech has enabled a harsh reaction from opponents.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

US universities' faculty unite to defend academic freedom after Trump's attacks

Faculty from Big Ten universities unite to protect academic freedoms amid political threats.
Recent politically driven actions have prompted resolutions to preserve university integrity.
US politics
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Is Trump violating the First Amendment? Harvard lawsuit says yes.

Harvard's lawsuit against the Trump administration raises critical concerns over the First Amendment and academic freedom.
A battle is brewing over free speech and academic independence in the face of government overreach.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Conservatives fighting antisemitism' are actively targeting US Jews. Why? | Josh Schreier

The Trump administration's efforts to combat antisemitism in universities threaten free speech and academic freedom.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

Could "Fear Equity" Revive Campus Free Speech? (opinion)

Professors face fear and self-censorship amid progressive ideologies.
Weaponization of accusations leads to disciplinary actions against faculty.
Fear of ostracism disproportionately affects conservative academics.
Recent surveys indicate a rising trend in speech-related allegations.
Left-wing politics
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Sarah Carey: Donald Trump's second coming shows we must either live free speech, or lose it

The left's restriction on free speech has enabled a harsh reaction from opponents.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

US universities' faculty unite to defend academic freedom after Trump's attacks

Faculty from Big Ten universities unite to protect academic freedoms amid political threats.
Recent politically driven actions have prompted resolutions to preserve university integrity.
US politics
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Is Trump violating the First Amendment? Harvard lawsuit says yes.

Harvard's lawsuit against the Trump administration raises critical concerns over the First Amendment and academic freedom.
A battle is brewing over free speech and academic independence in the face of government overreach.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Conservatives fighting antisemitism' are actively targeting US Jews. Why? | Josh Schreier

The Trump administration's efforts to combat antisemitism in universities threaten free speech and academic freedom.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

Could "Fear Equity" Revive Campus Free Speech? (opinion)

Professors face fear and self-censorship amid progressive ideologies.
Weaponization of accusations leads to disciplinary actions against faculty.
Fear of ostracism disproportionately affects conservative academics.
Recent surveys indicate a rising trend in speech-related allegations.
more#free-speech
#human-rights
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Prosecutors Will Not Prosecute Paul Chambers, American Accused of Insulting Monarchy in Thailand

Thai prosecutors won't pursue charges against an American academic accused of insulting the monarchy, signaling a potentially favorable outcome in the case.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago
Digital life

Can the term cloud fascism' help us understand and resist the hard right? | Ece Temelkuran

Current border policies in the US create an environment of fear and intimidation, impacting academic freedom and questioning the state of democracy.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Prosecutors Will Not Prosecute Paul Chambers, American Accused of Insulting Monarchy in Thailand

Thai prosecutors won't pursue charges against an American academic accused of insulting the monarchy, signaling a potentially favorable outcome in the case.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago
Digital life

Can the term cloud fascism' help us understand and resist the hard right? | Ece Temelkuran

Current border policies in the US create an environment of fear and intimidation, impacting academic freedom and questioning the state of democracy.
more#human-rights
#philosophy
fromApaonline
5 days ago
philosophy

Academic Freedom, Including Free Discussion for Students

Academic freedom is essential for both faculty and students in university communities.
fromApaonline
1 week ago
philosophy

Reflections on Service, the Profession, and the Graduate Student Council

Engaging in service work during grad studies can empower students and positively influence the academic profession's future.
philosophy
fromApaonline
5 days ago

Academic Freedom, Including Free Discussion for Students

Academic freedom is essential for both faculty and students in university communities.
fromApaonline
1 week ago
philosophy

Reflections on Service, the Profession, and the Graduate Student Council

Engaging in service work during grad studies can empower students and positively influence the academic profession's future.
more#philosophy
#harvard
US news
fromtime.com
3 weeks ago

Harvard Teaches U.S. Leaders a Valuable Lesson

Trump's attacks on higher education backfire, leading to unified opposition and a reaffirmation of institutional independence.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
US news

Trump and Harvard Both Want Viewpoint Diversity.' What Does It Mean?

The Trump administration's crackdown on Harvard centers around demands for greater viewpoint diversity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago
Left-wing politics

I'm an Israeli professor. Why is my work in Harvard's antisemitism report? |

Harvard's report on antisemitism excludes dissenting Jewish perspectives, redefining Jewish identity to support pro-Israel advocacy.
US news
fromtime.com
3 weeks ago

Harvard Teaches U.S. Leaders a Valuable Lesson

Trump's attacks on higher education backfire, leading to unified opposition and a reaffirmation of institutional independence.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
US news

Trump and Harvard Both Want Viewpoint Diversity.' What Does It Mean?

The Trump administration's crackdown on Harvard centers around demands for greater viewpoint diversity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago
Left-wing politics

I'm an Israeli professor. Why is my work in Harvard's antisemitism report? |

Harvard's report on antisemitism excludes dissenting Jewish perspectives, redefining Jewish identity to support pro-Israel advocacy.
more#harvard
#scientific-research
OMG science
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

The Government Is Now Threatening Academic Journals

The Trump administration's attacks on academic institutions and research are now targeting academic journals, threatening their independence and editorial decisions.
fromTheregister
1 week ago
Europe politics

EU tells US scientists to dump Trump for a lab in Europe

The European Commission is promoting Europe as a premier destination for researchers amid US academic freedom concerns.
OMG science
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

The Government Is Now Threatening Academic Journals

The Trump administration's attacks on academic institutions and research are now targeting academic journals, threatening their independence and editorial decisions.
fromTheregister
1 week ago
Europe politics

EU tells US scientists to dump Trump for a lab in Europe

The European Commission is promoting Europe as a premier destination for researchers amid US academic freedom concerns.
more#scientific-research
Higher education
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

When foreign governments took aim at universities - Harvard Gazette

Current tensions between U.S. universities and government echo historical conflicts, particularly reminiscent of the McCarthy era.
#higher-education
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

More Than 180 Academic Leaders Condemn Trump's Overreach'

Higher education leaders unitedly oppose the Trump administration's overreach, fearing it threatens academic freedom and financial stability in universities.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Emerging From a Collective Silence, Universities Organize to Fight Trump

University leaders unite against perceived government overreach in higher education.
A coalition of 400+ campus leaders opposes political interference from the Trump administration.
US news
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

More Than 150 Campuses Held Day of Action Against Trump's Attacks on Higher Ed

University communities are uniting to defend academic freedom against perceived attacks from the Trump administration.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Texas lawmakers moving to greatly increase control of state universities

Texas lawmakers are pushing for legislation that would enable state intervention in university curricula, raising concerns about academic freedom and faculty independence.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

More Than 180 Academic Leaders Condemn Trump's Overreach'

Higher education leaders unitedly oppose the Trump administration's overreach, fearing it threatens academic freedom and financial stability in universities.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Emerging From a Collective Silence, Universities Organize to Fight Trump

University leaders unite against perceived government overreach in higher education.
A coalition of 400+ campus leaders opposes political interference from the Trump administration.
US news
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

More Than 150 Campuses Held Day of Action Against Trump's Attacks on Higher Ed

University communities are uniting to defend academic freedom against perceived attacks from the Trump administration.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Texas lawmakers moving to greatly increase control of state universities

Texas lawmakers are pushing for legislation that would enable state intervention in university curricula, raising concerns about academic freedom and faculty independence.
more#higher-education
#macron
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
France politics

France and EU to incentivise US-based scientists to come to Europe

France and the EU aim to attract US scientists affected by Trump's academic policies.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
France politics

France and EU to incentivise US-based scientists to come to Europe

France and the EU aim to attract US scientists affected by Trump's academic policies.
more#macron
#scientific-integrity
Europe politics
fromNature
3 weeks ago

Defend scientific integrity and academic freedom

Advocates stress the importance of scientific integrity and academic freedom in addressing global issues.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago
Right-wing politics

The Scary Implications of U.S. Government Attacks on Medical Journals

The U.S. attorney's letter to CHEST signifies a threatening trend of government control over scientific discourse.
Europe politics
fromNature
3 weeks ago

Defend scientific integrity and academic freedom

Advocates stress the importance of scientific integrity and academic freedom in addressing global issues.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago
Right-wing politics

The Scary Implications of U.S. Government Attacks on Medical Journals

The U.S. attorney's letter to CHEST signifies a threatening trend of government control over scientific discourse.
more#scientific-integrity
#trump-administration
Privacy professionals
fromKqed
1 month ago

What Should International Students on Visas and Green Cards Know Right Now? | KQED

The Trump administration's actions create challenges and uncertainties for academic freedom and international student involvement.
Protests at UC Berkeley reflect widespread concerns over federal scrutiny and funding cuts affecting campus life.
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago
NYC LGBT

Jon Lovett warns Democrats that 'every inch Trump gets is an inch we don't get back'

Jon Lovett warns institutions against caving to Trump-era pressures on LGBTQ+ rights and academic freedom.
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

T14 Law School's Faculty Shows Biglaw What A Spine Looks Like - Above the Law

NYU Law's faculty publicly opposes government actions undermining academic freedom and legal independence.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago
NYC parents

Opinion | If You're Boycotting Columbia, Your Priorities Are All Wrong

Columbia University's community feels abandoned by peers amid the Trump administration's attacks, illustrating a significant lack of solidarity within academia.
Privacy professionals
fromKqed
1 month ago

What Should International Students on Visas and Green Cards Know Right Now? | KQED

The Trump administration's actions create challenges and uncertainties for academic freedom and international student involvement.
Protests at UC Berkeley reflect widespread concerns over federal scrutiny and funding cuts affecting campus life.
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago
NYC LGBT

Jon Lovett warns Democrats that 'every inch Trump gets is an inch we don't get back'

Jon Lovett warns institutions against caving to Trump-era pressures on LGBTQ+ rights and academic freedom.
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

T14 Law School's Faculty Shows Biglaw What A Spine Looks Like - Above the Law

NYU Law's faculty publicly opposes government actions undermining academic freedom and legal independence.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago
NYC parents

Opinion | If You're Boycotting Columbia, Your Priorities Are All Wrong

Columbia University's community feels abandoned by peers amid the Trump administration's attacks, illustrating a significant lack of solidarity within academia.
more#trump-administration
Left-wing politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Opinion | Naval Academy Censors Ryan Holiday's Lecture on Censorship

The cancellation of a lecture on Stoicism reflects growing concerns about academic freedom and open discourse at educational institutions.
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