The Story Harvard v Trump
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Apr 27, 2025 
Gerard Baker, a columnist for The Times and Editor-at-Large for The Wall Street Journal, dives into the explosive legal showdown between Harvard and the Trump administration over substantial funding cuts. He discusses the implications for academic freedom and how government demands could threaten the integrity of educational institutions. Baker also draws intriguing parallels to McCarthyism, highlighting the ongoing struggles with free speech and ideological conformity in academia. Tune in for a thought-provoking analysis of these critical issues.
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Harvard's Selectivity and Ideology
- Harvard is exceptionally selective and wealthy, with an endowment over $50 billion.
- The university is ideologically monolithic, with 97% of faculty identifying as liberal Democrats.
Columbia's Protests and Compliance
- Pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia after Hamas attacks caused disruption and anti-Semitic incidents.
- Columbia accepted federal orders to curb anti-Semitism and resumed funding after agreeing to oversight.
Visa Deportations and Protest Debate
- The Trump administration deported students on visas for participating in pro-Hamas protests.
- There is debate over whether some deportations involved only expressing pro-Palestinian views.