Do you really know? Which words has Donald Trump banned?
Apr 9, 2025
In 2025, Donald Trump returns to the White House with a mission to overturn progressive policies. He targets language in science, blacklisting over 120 terms like 'equity' and 'inclusion.' This raises eyebrows within the scientific community, questioning academic freedom's future. How do these changes threaten critical research areas such as environmental sciences and gender studies? Dive into the complexities of censorship and its repercussions on essential societal discussions!
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Trump's Policy Reversal
- Donald Trump reversed progressive policies enacted during the Biden administration, focusing on scientific projects.
- Funding is now threatened for projects with specific terms related to social or environmental issues.
Banned Words Revealed
- The Washington Post revealed banned terms from a US National Science Foundation document.
- Words like "activism," "equity," "inclusion," "women," and "trauma" are effectively blacklisted.
Targeting "Woke Ideology"
- Trump signed executive orders targeting diversity and inclusion programs, causing staff suspensions.
- This is part of a larger effort to remove "woke ideology" from government institutions.