Tag #Political Influence

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NIH Reviews mRNA Vaccine Research Funding Amidst Concerns of Cuts

The NIH is reviewing funding for mRNA vaccine technology research, potentially cutting funding for at least 130 grants, following the termination of 42 grants studying vaccine hesitancy and research on LGBTQ+ and other vulnerable groups, causing concern among researchers.

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Trump Allies Seek D.C. Bar Leadership Amid Concerns Over Attorney Accountability

Two Trump allies are running for leadership positions within the D.C. Bar Association, sparking concerns about potential influence over attorney discipline, especially for those connected to the Trump administration; the election is from April to June.

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Columbia University Investigates Dozens of Students for Pro-Palestinian Activism

Columbia University is investigating dozens of students for pro-Palestinian activism, including social media posts and protests, under a new disciplinary policy that critics say chills free speech; the investigations follow threats from federal agencies to cut funding and a congressional inquiry.

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US Museum Cancels LGBTQ+ Art Exhibit Amidst Self-Censorship Concerns

The Art Museum of the Americas in Washington D.C. canceled an exhibition on LGBTQ+ art and activism, following a previous cancellation of an exhibition featuring Afro-Caribbean and Afro-American artists, reflecting a broader trend of self-censorship in American art and culture under perceived politi...

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DC Art Museum Cancels Exhibitions Amidst Accusations of Bowing to Trump's DEI Crackdown

The Art Museum of the Americas, run by the Organization of American States (OAS), abruptly cancelled two exhibitions featuring Black and LGBTQ+ artists, "Nature's Wild" and "Before the Americas", one day after a Trump administration executive order reviewed US funding for the OAS, prompting accusati...

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Tate Brothers Arrive in US Amid Ongoing Human Trafficking Investigation

Influencers and far-right online figures Andrew and Tristan Tate, accused of human trafficking and sexual violence in Romania, arrived in Florida after Romanian authorities lifted their travel restrictions; they deny the charges, and a court deemed the initial case could not proceed due to irregular...

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Pardon Attorney Fired After Refusal to Restore Mel Gibson's Gun Rights

Elizabeth Oyer, the US Department of Justice's pardon attorney, was fired after refusing to recommend restoring Mel Gibson's gun rights, revoked since his 2011 domestic violence conviction; senior officials pressured her due to Gibson's ties to President Trump.

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Tech Monopolies and Political Power: A New Asymmetry of Information

The fusion of technological power and political legitimacy, exemplified by the Trump administration's alliance with tech giants, creates an unprecedented asymmetry of information, allowing corporations to control public discourse and resist regulation.

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LA Times' AI Bias Meter Sparks Outrage, Raises Concerns About Journalistic Integrity

Los Angeles Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong implemented an AI-powered "bias meter" to label opinion articles, generating controversy among journalists and concerns about the suppression of critical views toward President Trump and the erosion of journalistic integrity.

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German Union Party Questions Funding of 17 Organizations After Anti-Government Protests

The German Union party launched a "small inquiry" into 17 organizations, questioning their funding and political activities after protests against the CDU, raising concerns about government efforts to influence NGOs.

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Washington Post Limits Opinion Section to "Personal Liberties and Free Markets

Jeff Bezos announced that The Washington Post's opinion section will focus on "personal liberties and free markets," limiting opposing views, leading to staff resignations and subscription cancellations, and raising concerns about media bias and oligarchic influence.

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Political Pressure and Social Media Scrutiny Dominate Cannes Film Festival

The Cannes Film Festival, once a Cold War diplomatic stage, now witnesses films judged more on creators' political stances and social media controversies than artistic merit, as exemplified by the contrasting fates of Amélie Poulain, Mercato, and Emilia Pérez.

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