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US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Emerging from a collective silence, U.S. universities organize to fight President Trump

University leaders have united against perceived government overreach threatening academic independence.
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

Pete Buttigieg outraged Trump admin crossed 'reddest of red lines' handcuffing senator questioning Noem

US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Emerging from a collective silence, U.S. universities organize to fight President Trump

University leaders have united against perceived government overreach threatening academic independence.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

Covington Must Wait Behind Putin To See Classified Documents Like Everyone Else - Above the Law

Trump's administration revoked Covington & Burling's security clearances to hinder Jack Smith's legal representation efforts, reflecting concerns over governmental overreach.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months 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 politics
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Pete Buttigieg outraged Trump admin crossed 'reddest of red lines' handcuffing senator questioning Noem

High-profile Democrats are alarmed by recent events indicating a potential descent into authoritarianism under the Trump administration.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | Harvard Has Taken an Important Step. Here Is What Must Follow.

Harvard University opposes government interference in higher education, championing academic freedom and institutional independence.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

California Democrats want their state to hold the line on trans rights - San Jose Spotlight

California lawmakers resist Trump's threats over trans athletes, emphasizing the need for legal action against perceived government overreach.
more#trump-administration
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
4 weeks ago

This week, RFK Jr. and Donald Trump showed how disease and despotism walk hand in hand

The disbanding of the CDC's vaccine advisory committee and the military's involvement in protests reveal a concerning trend in America.
#free-speech
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#academic-freedom
US politics
fromBoston.com
2 months 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.
US news
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Students Will Lose Trump's War on Harvard

Harvard's resistance against Trump's demands highlights the tension between government authority and academic freedom.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month 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.
US politics
fromBoston.com
2 months 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.
US news
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Students Will Lose Trump's War on Harvard

Harvard's resistance against Trump's demands highlights the tension between government authority and academic freedom.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month 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.
more#academic-freedom
fromWIRED
1 month ago

DOGE Loses Battle to Take Over USIP-and Its $500 Million Headquarters

The purported removal of members of the Board of Directors of the United States Institute of Peace ("USIP") ... was unlawful, and therefore null, void, and without legal effect.
US news
#legislation
LGBT
fromTruthout
5 months ago

MT Anti-Trans Bill Would Lay Groundwork for Dangerous Legal Precedent If Passed

Montana's latest anti-trans bill aims to criminalize gender-affirming care for youth under 16, raising concerns about government intervention in healthcare.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

How One Anti-Gov't Republican Signed onto a Street Safety Bill to Rein in Reckless Drivers - Streetsblog New York City

LGBT
fromTruthout
5 months ago

MT Anti-Trans Bill Would Lay Groundwork for Dangerous Legal Precedent If Passed

Montana's latest anti-trans bill aims to criminalize gender-affirming care for youth under 16, raising concerns about government intervention in healthcare.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

How One Anti-Gov't Republican Signed onto a Street Safety Bill to Rein in Reckless Drivers - Streetsblog New York City

more#legislation
Privacy professionals
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Paul Clement Takes His Seat At The Resistance Table - Above the Law

The arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan reflects a concerning government overreach and has unified diverse political factions in defense of judicial independence.
Digital life
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

What Fiction Can Predict, and What It Can't

The article discusses a surveillance state where people can be detained for their dreams, highlighting themes of technology and government overreach.
Right-wing politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | I'm a dentist suing Michigan over implicit-bias training - that says only some people can be racist

A Michigan dentist is suing over an implicit-bias-training mandate he sees as discriminatory to health-care professionals.
Pets
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Inside the investigation, seizure and death of Peanut the social media star squirrel

Peanut the squirrel became a symbol of government overreach after being euthanized during a controversial seizure by environmental officers.
#elon-musk
Non-profit organizations
fromTruthout
2 months ago

DOGE Aims to Embed Agents in All Nonprofits That Receive Federal Funds

The Department of Government Efficiency's attempt to intrude on nonprofit organizations raises significant concerns about their independence and integrity.
Non-profit organizations
fromTruthout
2 months ago

DOGE Aims to Embed Agents in All Nonprofits That Receive Federal Funds

The Department of Government Efficiency's attempt to intrude on nonprofit organizations raises significant concerns about their independence and integrity.
more#elon-musk
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Granting Susman Godfrey A Temporary Restraining Order, Judge Calls Out The Cowardly Biglaw Firms Inking Deals With Trump - Above the Law

Biglaw firms challenge Executive Orders and win temporary restraining orders blocking enforcement, showcasing a significant legal victory.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

'ICE kidnapped our neighbor': Outrage at arrest of Tufts student spreads as lawmakers demand answers

Rumeysa Ozturk's detention has sparked widespread protests and allegations of government overreach.
#first-amendment
more#first-amendment
fromBitcoin Magazine
3 months ago

The FAIR Act Would Protect Bitcoin Holders

With civil asset forfeiture being abused across the country, the FAIR Act of 2023 aims to protect Bitcoin holders from extensive government overreach.
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

Kash Patel Insists He's Uniquely Qualified to Be FBI Director Because He's a Victim of Weaponized' Government

This may be one of the scenarios that most uniquely qualifies me to take command at the FBI. Having been the victim of government overreach and a weaponized system of justice and law enforcement, I know what it feels like to have the full weight of the United States government used against you.
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