politics
The war against ‘woke’ could end US science as we know it
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TL;DR
- A new OMB proposal aims to revise federal financial assistance, introducing political oversight on over $1 trillion in federal grants.
- The rule change would require grants to align with presidential policy priorities and prohibits mentions of 'DEI' or 'gender ideology'.
- Political appointees could veto any grant, restrict international collaboration, and prevent the use of research money for publication.
- The change, moving from guidance to regulatory policy, would make it difficult to undo and could cement these restrictions.
- Critics argue this politicization of science could lead to canceled grants, decreased graduate student enrollment, and a decline in scientific output, particularly impacting minority scientists.
- Public comments are being accepted until July 13th, and Congress can object to the rule change.
- The proposal has been criticized for its vague language, potential to sever international scientific communication, and reliance on right-wing think tank reports as justification.