Funding Cuts and Free Speech at Harvard

This chapter explores the Trump administration's cut of $450 million in funding to Harvard, focusing on alleged non-compliance with race discrimination standards. It discusses the tension between academic freedom and government censorship, legal implications under Title VI, and concerns about free speech, particularly regarding perceived ideological conformity in universities. The conversation warns against challenges to First Amendment rights and highlights the need to protect dissenting voices while addressing systemic issues in education.