Private foundations fund only a fraction of the "indirect costs" Uncle Sam does, and universities spread panic to keep the taxpayer spigot gushing. Critic says universities "launder" federal money to researchers for perks so they go along.
Journal of the Academy of Public Health, whose founders include NIH and FDA nominees, goes against the grain with paid peer review, transparency, absence of gatekeeping. Critics call it a "grift," hypocritical.
Georgia State reverses ban on Christian apologist talking to students one on one - subject of SCOTUS precedent from 2021 - after legal warning letter, saving itself pricey settlement and officials personal liability.
Attorney general would work with state AGs to crush practices observed nationwide, using student privacy and parental rights laws. Some critics of federal encroachment worry "patriotic education" provision goes too far.
"The government cannot be a welfare program for everybody doing low quality, low credibility, irreproducible, low value of information research," says epidemiologist who supports reform of NIH "study sections."
Settlement binds Harvard to use stronger definition of antisemitism that includes anti-Zionist discrimination, train staff in it. Harvard Salient's building in Harvard Square serves as "hub" for groups promoting intellectual diversity.
New York lawmakers and Congress should change laws to protect workers' conscience rights against heavily politicized public sector unions after SCOTUS passes on CUNY case, plaintiff says.
California DA warns judge, to no avail, it's "absolutely disrespectful to and traumatic to the victims" by forcing them to address their male rapist as a woman in pending trial.
Anti-woke medical group not required to unmask its members to challenge fellowship that excludes certain races, 2nd Circuit belatedly agrees. Reversal "upholds the ability to bring civil suits without fear of reprisal," ally says.