Apple News Today Why Harvard is leading the higher-ed fight against Trump
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Apr 16, 2025 Tensions between universities and the Trump administration intensify, with Harvard defying demands while Columbia complies. Trade war repercussions with China strain global alliances, complicating diplomacy. The troubling case of a mistakenly deported individual highlights human rights issues in El Salvador. Additionally, looming cuts to public media funding threaten rural support, while a Columbia student faces arrest over protests. Meanwhile, California’s earthquake alert system proves vital as residents sense a quake seconds before it strikes.
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Harvard Stands Against Pressures
- Harvard University resists the Trump administration's demands to alter hiring, admissions, and curriculum policies.
- This defiance could influence how other universities respond to political pressures in the future.
Federal Funding and Anti-Semitism Claims
- Federal funding is vital for university research that benefits public health and commerce.
- Trump administration’s anti-Semitism claims are perceived as manipulative tactics to enforce ideological compliance.
Unpredictable Policies Harm Diplomacy
- The real threat to U.S. foreign policy is seen in unpredictable, lawless government actions, not students' political opinions.
- Fear of U.S. policies deters international students and scholars from visiting.