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US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago

Emerging From a Collective Silence, Universities Organize to Fight Trump

University leaders unite against perceived government overreach in higher education.
A coalition of 400+ campus leaders opposes political interference from the Trump administration.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Opinion | Harvard Has Taken an Important Step. Here Is What Must Follow.

Harvard University opposes government interference in higher education, championing academic freedom and institutional independence.
US politics
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Is Trump violating the First Amendment? Harvard lawsuit says yes.

Harvard's lawsuit against the Trump administration raises critical concerns over the First Amendment and academic freedom.
A battle is brewing over free speech and academic independence in the face of government overreach.
fromArs Technica
1 week ago
US politics

Universities (finally) band together, fight "unprecedented government overreach"

American higher education faces significant threats from government overreach and political interference, prompting a call for unity and action among institutions.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago

Emerging From a Collective Silence, Universities Organize to Fight Trump

University leaders unite against perceived government overreach in higher education.
A coalition of 400+ campus leaders opposes political interference from the Trump administration.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Opinion | Harvard Has Taken an Important Step. Here Is What Must Follow.

Harvard University opposes government interference in higher education, championing academic freedom and institutional independence.
US politics
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Is Trump violating the First Amendment? Harvard lawsuit says yes.

Harvard's lawsuit against the Trump administration raises critical concerns over the First Amendment and academic freedom.
A battle is brewing over free speech and academic independence in the face of government overreach.
fromArs Technica
1 week ago
US politics

Universities (finally) band together, fight "unprecedented government overreach"

American higher education faces significant threats from government overreach and political interference, prompting a call for unity and action among institutions.
more#academic-freedom
#trump-administration
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 day ago

Emerging from a collective silence, U.S. universities organize to fight President Trump

University leaders have united against perceived government overreach threatening academic independence.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

29 House Republicans want Trump to scrap the IRS's free direct tax filing tool on day one of his presidency

The IRS is rolling out a free direct tax filing program, but some Republicans oppose it as government overreach.
fromIntelligencer
5 days ago
Left-wing politics

Trump's Attack on Harvard Is a False Flag

The Trump administration's attempt to audit Harvard University for ideological diversity underscores a controversial government overreach into academic independence.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 day ago

Emerging from a collective silence, U.S. universities organize to fight President Trump

University leaders have united against perceived government overreach threatening academic independence.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

29 House Republicans want Trump to scrap the IRS's free direct tax filing tool on day one of his presidency

The IRS is rolling out a free direct tax filing program, but some Republicans oppose it as government overreach.
fromIntelligencer
5 days ago
Left-wing politics

Trump's Attack on Harvard Is a False Flag

The Trump administration's attempt to audit Harvard University for ideological diversity underscores a controversial government overreach into academic independence.
more#trump-administration
Digital life
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

What Fiction Can Predict, and What It Can't

The article discusses a surveillance state where people can be detained for their dreams, highlighting themes of technology and government overreach.
#animal-rights
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago
Pets

Inside the investigation, seizure and death of Peanut the social media star squirrel

Peanut the squirrel became a symbol of government overreach after being euthanized during a controversial seizure by environmental officers.
fromFortune
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Elon Musk joins a chorus of conservatives turning the euthanized 'Peanut the squirrel' into a symbol of 'government overreach'

High-profile conservatives rally against government overreach after the euthanization of Peanut the squirrel, linking it to broader issues of individual freedoms.
Elon Musk and other Trump supporters leverage the incident to critique government intervention just before elections.
fromFast Company
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Here's why Trump's allies are talking about a squirrel right now

The Peanut the squirrel incident highlights concerns about government overreach in personal pet ownership and the emotional response it provoked among the public.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

Did P'Nut Die for Nothing? Test Shows Squirrel Did Not Have Rabies.

P'Nut the squirrel tested negative for rabies, highlighting concerns over governmental animal control actions and public outcry.
fromNew York Post
5 months ago
New York City

Exclusive | P'Nut's owner believes squirrel's death may have 'played role' in Trump's landslide victory, invites prez-elect to his farm

P'Nut's euthanization may symbolize government overreach and influence voter sentiment toward Trump.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago
Pets

Inside the investigation, seizure and death of Peanut the social media star squirrel

Peanut the squirrel became a symbol of government overreach after being euthanized during a controversial seizure by environmental officers.
fromFortune
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Elon Musk joins a chorus of conservatives turning the euthanized 'Peanut the squirrel' into a symbol of 'government overreach'

High-profile conservatives rally against government overreach after the euthanization of Peanut the squirrel, linking it to broader issues of individual freedoms.
Elon Musk and other Trump supporters leverage the incident to critique government intervention just before elections.
fromFast Company
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Here's why Trump's allies are talking about a squirrel right now

The Peanut the squirrel incident highlights concerns about government overreach in personal pet ownership and the emotional response it provoked among the public.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

Did P'Nut Die for Nothing? Test Shows Squirrel Did Not Have Rabies.

P'Nut the squirrel tested negative for rabies, highlighting concerns over governmental animal control actions and public outcry.
fromNew York Post
5 months ago
New York City

Exclusive | P'Nut's owner believes squirrel's death may have 'played role' in Trump's landslide victory, invites prez-elect to his farm

P'Nut's euthanization may symbolize government overreach and influence voter sentiment toward Trump.
more#animal-rights
#elon-musk
Non-profit organizations
fromTruthout
1 week ago

DOGE Aims to Embed Agents in All Nonprofits That Receive Federal Funds

The Department of Government Efficiency's attempt to intrude on nonprofit organizations raises significant concerns about their independence and integrity.
Non-profit organizations
fromTruthout
1 week ago

DOGE Aims to Embed Agents in All Nonprofits That Receive Federal Funds

The Department of Government Efficiency's attempt to intrude on nonprofit organizations raises significant concerns about their independence and integrity.
more#elon-musk
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Granting Susman Godfrey A Temporary Restraining Order, Judge Calls Out The Cowardly Biglaw Firms Inking Deals With Trump - Above the Law

Biglaw firms challenge Executive Orders and win temporary restraining orders blocking enforcement, showcasing a significant legal victory.
US news
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Another Columbia Protester Targeted for Deportation Sues Trump, Other Officials

The lawsuit challenges the deportation of a Columbia University student in connection with her pro-Palestinian protests, asserting violations of free speech.
#first-amendment
fromThe American Conservative
1 month ago
Right-wing politics

The Khalil Case Shows the State Department's Excess Power

The deportation of Mahmoud Khalil highlights governmental overreach in revoking green cards based on one's political activism.
fromThe American Conservative
1 month ago
Right-wing politics

The Khalil Case Shows the State Department's Excess Power

The deportation of Mahmoud Khalil highlights governmental overreach in revoking green cards based on one's political activism.
more#first-amendment
#data-protection
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
10 months ago
Privacy professionals

The UN Cybercrime Draft Convention is a Blank Check for Unchecked Surveillance Abuses

The UN Cybercrime Convention lacks safeguards for data protection and human rights, potentially enabling government abuse of power and human rights violations.
more#data-protection
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Kash Patel Insists He's Uniquely Qualified to Be FBI Director Because He's a Victim of Weaponized' Government

Kash Patel claims that personal experience with government overreach qualifies him for the role of FBI Director.
#transgender-rights
Medicine
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Trump order seeks to defund providers of gender transition care for youth

Trump's executive order seeks to prohibit medical procedures for transgender youth, labeling them as detrimental and threatens hospital funding.
LGBT
fromTruthout
3 months ago

MT Anti-Trans Bill Would Lay Groundwork for Dangerous Legal Precedent If Passed

Montana's latest anti-trans bill aims to criminalize gender-affirming care for youth under 16, raising concerns about government intervention in healthcare.
Medicine
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Trump order seeks to defund providers of gender transition care for youth

Trump's executive order seeks to prohibit medical procedures for transgender youth, labeling them as detrimental and threatens hospital funding.
LGBT
fromTruthout
3 months ago

MT Anti-Trans Bill Would Lay Groundwork for Dangerous Legal Precedent If Passed

Montana's latest anti-trans bill aims to criminalize gender-affirming care for youth under 16, raising concerns about government intervention in healthcare.
more#transgender-rights
fromwww.amny.com
5 months ago
SF politics

Op-Ed | Far left politics will hurt renters | amNewYork

Voters rejected leftist policies in the elections, highlighting financial concerns and the need for candidates to respect legal processes in housing policies.
fromNatural Health News
5 months ago
Alternative medicine

Power-Hungry EPA Will Require All Property Owners To Have "No Detectable Level Of Lead Dust In The Air"

The EPA's new lead regulations may be impractical and excessive, threatening private property rights while not necessarily improving health outcomes.
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 months ago
Left-wing politics

A Warning To All Americans': Melania Trump Goes After FBI In New Vid Over Mar-A-Lago Raid

Melania Trump condemns the FBI for raiding Mar-a-Lago, expressing feelings of personal violation and a broader warning about government overreach.
Left-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
10 months ago

The Right Wants to Avenge Donald Trump by Jailing Democrats. I've Got a Suggestion!

The right's response to Trump's prosecution reflects fear of government overreach and calls for retaliation against Democrats.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 months ago

Kennedy and Trump Go to Battle Over Libertarians

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is an independent presidential candidate appealing to the Libertarian Party by emphasizing personal liberty and criticizing government overreach.
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