Senator Ted Cruz's recent investigation into science grants revealed a methodology that led to exaggerated claims of 'woke' funding under the Biden administration. By targeting key phrases in grant descriptions, Cruz's aides asserted a link between $2 billion in federal funds and alleged radical political agendas. However, further analysis, including an AI evaluation, demonstrated that many projects cited were either irrelevant or simply acknowledged social inequalities. The absurdity of the findings highlights the flawed approach taken in the investigation.
Cruz's aides assembled a list of $2 billion in grants by searching for terms like 'women' and 'Hispanic culture,' leading to nonsensical conclusions.
Our research highlighted how many projects Cruz categorized as 'woke' simply addressed social inequalities or were unrelated to the claimed themes.
Cruz’s dragnet report highlighted scientific projects like a grant for mint plant evolution that had no connection to his allegations of radicalism.
This investigation showcased the flaws in Cruz's methodology, resembling an absurd hunt for Marxist influence in diverse science research.
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