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Hegseth Issues New Restrictions on Pentagon Communications With Congress
Hegseth’s new rules were issued the same day that the Pentagon’s dedicated press corps was effectively kicked out.
Trump Pushes Universities to Sign “Loyalty Oaths” for Federal Funds, Critics Say
“This administration is extorting universities to sign away academic freedom,” said one assistant professor.
Holding the Line Through Tear Gas and Censorship
"There is no neutral ground in this moment. You're either resisting or you're complicit,” says Eman Abdelhadi.
California Officials Defend Right to Read Banned Books — Unless You’re in Prison
Books are heavily restricted behind bars, including some of the books that officials have fought for students to access.
CA Educators Urge Newsom to Veto What They Call “Classroom Censorship Bill”
Teachers’ unions and civil rights groups say the legislation could stifle criticisms of Israel.
Teachers and Unions Fight Back as UC Campuses Prepare to Fuel Trump’s Witch Hunt
A coalition of University of California faculty, students, staff, and labor unions is suing the Trump administration.
Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension Is Shocking, But the Worst Could Be Yet to Come
The ouster of comedian Jimmy Kimmel signals a broader crackdown on media. Let’s double down, not back off in response.
Harvard Dominates Headlines, But Other Schools Are Quietly Battling Trump
Faculty at state schools are waging collective action in the face of both federal and state attacks. Will it be enough?
Historian Rebukes Trump Imposing His Own Views of US History on the Smithsonian
“People support the idea of a capacious and a truthful, unvarnished picture of [US] history,” says Annette Gordon-Reed.
Educational AI Risks Becoming an Authoritarian Vehicle for Thought Control
These systems are a dictator’s dream: the perfect infrastructure for the imposition of totalitarianism.