The DSR Network The DSR Daily for May 27: Another Battle in the Campaign Against Harvard
May 27, 2025
Delve into a controversial battle over academic freedom as the Trump administration takes aim at Harvard's admissions policies. Explore the political motivations behind the FBI reopening investigations into sensitive matters like cocaine found in the White House. Learn about NPR's fight for press freedom against government funding restrictions. Finally, gain insights into the growing influence of ASEAN and the Gulf Cooperation Council amidst global economic uncertainties.
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War on Harvard Reflects Larger Threat
- The campaign against Harvard is a warning to all universities to conform or face financial punishment.
- This represents a broader war on free expression, academic integrity, and truth itself.
FBI Used for Political Bullying
- FBI reinvestigations target political enemies rather than facts or legality.
- These investigations aim to intimidate and drain resources from opponents.
Attack on Public Media Funding
- Trump's order to block funding to NPR and PBS is a political attack on press freedom.
- It undermines Congress's authority and seeks to suppress truth in media.