One of the most misleading falsehoods currently being pedaled on the right about American private universities is that these institutions “cannot have it both ways.” If they decide to take federal money, they cannot ignore the will of the people as expressed through the election of President Trump.
Excellent, succinct analysis. The decision re grants should rest with the committee vetting proposals, based on pertinence of proposal and rigorous standards (not sentiment). I served on several panels for NEH proposals during the 1990s, and thought the selection process worked well. Only occasionally did I seriously question a majority decision.
Very plain and persuasive analysis. Congress appears to have forgotten its own reason for being. It has transferred power so many times to the executive that it’s unaware of those contexts - such as funding of research - in which it has not yet done so!
I think there is certainly evidence that rights have been violated at these universities (Jewish students being bullied for simply being Jewish, conservative speech being silenced). Perhaps Trump’s way of holding these institutions accountable has not been by the book but it is not unjust. No one has a right to federal money, especially institutions that ignore, allow or encourage the violation of civil rights on their campuses.
Excellent, succinct analysis. The decision re grants should rest with the committee vetting proposals, based on pertinence of proposal and rigorous standards (not sentiment). I served on several panels for NEH proposals during the 1990s, and thought the selection process worked well. Only occasionally did I seriously question a majority decision.
Very plain and persuasive analysis. Congress appears to have forgotten its own reason for being. It has transferred power so many times to the executive that it’s unaware of those contexts - such as funding of research - in which it has not yet done so!
Thanks!
I think there is certainly evidence that rights have been violated at these universities (Jewish students being bullied for simply being Jewish, conservative speech being silenced). Perhaps Trump’s way of holding these institutions accountable has not been by the book but it is not unjust. No one has a right to federal money, especially institutions that ignore, allow or encourage the violation of civil rights on their campuses.