"Higher education in particular seeks to nurture an environment that fosters independent thought, promotes thinking skills critical for democracy, and encourages inquisitive assessment of evidence for the purpose of promoting and disseminating the truth. At least, this has been the historical mission of universities, which is why they have always been targeted by reactionary forces with the intent of transforming them into pure ideological apparatuses of the fascist state."
"The United States is on the road to a form of neofascism that, if allowed to complete its course, will have long-lasting impacts on all aspects of society. Indeed, the Trump administration is carrying out a series of policies that target the very foundations of a free and open society - including an unrelenting assault on higher education and the U.S. education system in general."
The United States is described as moving toward a form of neofascism with potential long-lasting impacts across society. The Trump administration is implementing policies that target the foundations of a free and open society, focusing sustained pressure on higher education and the broader education system. Higher education traditionally aims to foster independent thought, develop democratic-critical thinking skills, and encourage evidence-based inquiry to pursue and disseminate truth. Historically, universities have been targeted by reactionary forces seeking to convert them into ideological instruments. Measures cited include funding cuts and pressure to sign a Compact for Academic Excellence that undermines institutional autonomy.
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