Post engagements
Back to post- US higher ed is under attack. Harvard refusing Trump's unreasonable, lie-based, often illegal demands is making a difference. I especially appreciate how @ryanenos.bsky.social explains that research grants aren't favors, they're competitive contracts serving national priorities as set by Congress.
- "We are now in a system of competitive authoritarianism. And it’s just about whether we manage to take our democracy back from that." On the pod, @ryanenos.bsky.social is so good on Harvard pulling back from surrender to Trump, and on need for institutions to fight: newrepublic.com/article/2061...
- Great discussion with @ryanenos.bsky.social and @gregsargent.bsky.social on Harvard’s decision to fight back against the president’s extortion attempt, and his Cohnesque inspired fury at appearing weak for backing down (and yes, he did back down - he just wanted to keep it quiet).
- "We are now in a system of competitive authoritarianism. And it’s just about whether we manage to take our democracy back from that." On the pod, @ryanenos.bsky.social is so good on Harvard pulling back from surrender to Trump, and on need for institutions to fight: newrepublic.com/article/2061...
- Trump appeared panicked and weak as he fired off half-cocked threats. Which raises a question: Why don’t more institutions grasp that standing firm against Trump is the only way?
- "We are now in a system of competitive authoritarianism. And it’s just about whether we manage to take our democracy back from that." On the pod, @ryanenos.bsky.social is so good on Harvard pulling back from surrender to Trump, and on need for institutions to fight: newrepublic.com/article/2061...
