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Stand with Harvard Against Trump’s Attack

Harvard University has taken a bold and necessary stand — suing the Trump administration for its unconstitutional and politically motivated freeze of $2 billion in federal funding. This unprecedented attack jeopardizes life-saving research, undermines academic freedom, and threatens the integrity of higher education across the nation.

President Trump’s attempt to force Harvard and other universities to submit to government-approved audits of their curriculum, hiring, and admissions processes is nothing short of an authoritarian power grab. His administration’s actions are a clear attempt to punish institutions that refuse to abandon diversity, inclusion, and truth in favor of political obedience.

We applaud Harvard for rejecting these outrageous demands and defending the fundamental principle that universities — not politicians — should decide what gets taught, who gets hired, and how students are admitted.

This funding freeze doesn’t just target Harvard. It’s an attack on all institutions that dare to challenge political interference in education. It threatens vital research on cancer, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and more. It sends a chilling message to international students, scholars, and scientists who contribute immeasurably to the fabric of American academic excellence.

We stand with Harvard University — and with every educator, student, and researcher under threat from political retaliation. We demand an immediate end to this unlawful funding freeze and a reaffirmation of the constitutional protections that shield our institutions from political control.

Add your name if you believe in academic freedom, scientific discovery, and the right of universities to think, teach, and innovate without government coercion.
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