The Trump administration has delivered an extraordinary ultimatum to Columbia University, threatening to permanently end federal funding to the school unless it cedes control of an international studies department and implements sweeping changes to other policies.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/26861143

The Trump administration brushed aside decades of precedent when it ordered Columbia University to oust the leadership of an academic department, a demand seen as a direct attack on academic freedom and a warning of what’s to come for other colleges facing federal scrutiny.

  • @PunnyName
    29•7 hours ago

    Welcome to the Fascist States of America

    • @GreenKnight23
      5•5 hours ago

      makes sense.

      we’re number 1, so of course we’re FSA. Russia is number 2 with FSB.

    • @[email protected]English
      7•6 hours ago

      Before long, demonstrations will probably be outlawed, and anyone trying to voice their concerns will be treated like a terrorist. Once that happens, there’s no going back.