Brown University has rejected the Trump administration’s compact, saying it would “restrict academic freedom and undermine the autonomy of Brown’s governance”
Brown University rejects Trump administration compact
President Christina Paxson P’19 P’MD’20 said that the compact would “restrict academic freedom and undermine the autonomy of Brown’s governance.”
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October 15, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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Millions of people are expected to attend “No Kings” protests across the country Saturday, voicing anger at what some say they see as increasingly authoritarian governance by the Trump administration.
‘No Kings’ protests are planned in every U.S. state. Here’s what to know.
More than 2,600 demonstrations are planned Saturday across every state, in towns and cities around America’s most recognizable landmarks
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October 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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The finest in modern Republican governance.
What's next from Trump/RFK -- repurpose the shuttered public corruption unit at the FBI to instead go find Sasquatch?
Maybe the fired disease detectives at the CDC can finally get the trooooth about the tooth fairy?
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What's next from Trump/RFK -- repurpose the shuttered public corruption unit at the FBI to instead go find Sasquatch?
Maybe the fired disease detectives at the CDC can finally get the trooooth about the tooth fairy?
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It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s a Chemtrail? New Conspiracy Theory Takes Wing at Kennedy's HHS - KFF Health News
The idea that airplane vapors are toxic to people or that there are ongoing efforts to intentionally change the climate made the social media rounds. Now, it has found advocates at the Department of H...
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October 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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i suspect it's doubly frustrating for them because what winning did grant them was the responsibility to govern. but they don't believe in governance. there's a reason mike johnson has no opinion on hundreds of us citizens being unlawfully detained but has lots of opinions about super bowl halftime
October 17, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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Governance is complicated. For example, you could reconvene the national legislature and act to ensure that millions don't see their health care costs double or triple, to allow information on which men fucked children to be aired, and to restore services to all Americans. Or not.
It's a grey area.
It's a grey area.
October 17, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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No Kings is a day to celebrate your love for America, your horror over Trump’s America and your belief in self-governance and the need to end authoritarian rule.
The Trump Republicans want to gaslight that No Kings is a hate America rally? I’d say it’s a day for celebration.
October 16, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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the no kings protest (upper hierarchy) is just a literalization of the metaphor for dem party governance. Perform opposition, lay down if things get heated, and immediately fall upon anyone who looks like they might fight for real
October 17, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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in my experience, libs in deep red areas are far easier to radicalize than those in cities bc the reality of top-down GOP governance is in their face constantly
October 18, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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Proof that being on the right side of history literally means fighting the right wing of governance.
October 16, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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on the left: authentic governance
on the right: grift treason death
on the right: grift treason death
October 17, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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The Censors Have Names. Use Them.
Banned Books Week just ended, but the fight it highlights continues every other week of the year. This year’s theme was Censorship is So 1984: Read for Your Rights, invoking George Orwell’s famous nov...
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October 16, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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This is my 6th great grandfather who was sentenced to be hanged, drawn and quartered for opposing the King’s draconian governance in colonial North Carolina in 1771. I’m proud of my family’s #NoKings bona fides 👊🏼💪🏼 (He ended up only being hanged)
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October 18, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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10/ "And this man WILL DO NOTHING, because his signature style of governance is to let everything slide and then declare any result that comes out to be "the goal achieved".
October 17, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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Governance by shitposting
The official government account for DHS appears to be run by far-right trolls deliberately trying to provoke a response by using a term openly associated with ethnic cleansing. They will attack anyone who points this out and express faux outrage at the suggestion. They know what they are doing.
October 15, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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being highly critical about the AI cheerleading in the social sciences/governance has one hundred percent boxed me out of funding, as US universities seem to be primarily invested in backfilling evidence ("evidence") for the current hype wave
“People [in tech jobs] worry that not being seen as uncritical AI cheerleaders will be a career-limiting move…for those who aren't insiders in the tech industry, it's vital that you understand that you've been presented with an extremely distorted view about what tech workers really think about AI”
Okay, for the folks who asked: here's the majority AI view, writing up the reasonable, thoughtful view on AI that the vast majority of people in tech hold, that gets overshadowed by the bluster and hype of the tycoons trying to shill their nonsense. anildash.com/2025/10/17/t... Please share!
October 18, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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The House speaker continues to pretend that only Democrats, who control nothing in Washington, can end the shutdown—all too eager to wash his hands of doing the actual work of governance. trib.al/eiWAqnt
October 16, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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From the authoritarian playbook:
“Poilievre’s tactics not only erode trust in the RCMP but also undermine the very fabric of Canadian governance.”
Attack existing law enforcement so that he alone decides what’s lawful.
This is playing out in 🇺🇸don’t let him import here.
#Canada
#LawAndOrder
“Poilievre’s tactics not only erode trust in the RCMP but also undermine the very fabric of Canadian governance.”
Attack existing law enforcement so that he alone decides what’s lawful.
This is playing out in 🇺🇸don’t let him import here.
#Canada
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Sharan Kaur: What Poilievre’s accusations against Trudeau, RCMP reveal about his leadership #Canada #PoilievreIsUnfit
Yet conspicuously absent from his tirade is any shred of evidence to back his bombastic assertions. Rather than promoting constructive dialogue on
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Sharan Kaur: What Poilievre’s accusations against Trudeau, RCMP reveal about his leadership
In her latest column, Sharan Kaur takes aim at Pierre Poilievre’s 'alarming' allegations against the RCMP, warning that his politics of outrage threaten to erode the credibility of both his leadership...
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October 18, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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#CollectiveCourage: Brown University has now joined M.I.T in rejecting the Trump administration's pledge stating it would “restrict academic freedom and undermine the autonomy of Brown’s governance.”
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October 16, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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This is such a good piece. Yes, Trump is doing real damage to US governance, which will last for decades. But America has gone through many very dark periods in its short history, and the fundamental strength of its vision of republican government will prevail.
Three reasons I have hope for America, even after a very dark week: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/why-i-have...
Why I Have Hope for America
This weekend's "No Kings" rallies stand as an important corrective amid a dark moment
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October 18, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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MAJOR UNION WIN 🥳 The federal government will implement a new set of university governance principles to strengthen accountability, transparency and public trust following recommendations from the Expert Council on University Governance.
Read more: nteu.info/majorwin
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October 18, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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Brown REJECTS Trump’s loyalty oath!
“I’m concerned the compact, by its nature & provisions, would restrict #academicfreedom & undermine the autonomy of Brown’s governance, critically compromising our ability to fulfill our mission.”
— Christina H. Paxson, Brown University President
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Brown REJECTS Trump’s loyalty oath!
“I’m concerned the compact, by its nature & provisions, would restrict #academicfreedom & undermine the autonomy of Brown’s governance, critically compromising our ability to fulfill our mission.”
— Christina H. Paxson, Brown University President
Brown University Rejects White House Deal for Special Treatment
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October 15, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Pierre Poilievre, leadership style rooted in grievance, not governance. Reminds me of Trump, from the time he was humiliated at the press banquet to him being ousted from office and promising a "Revenge Tour" #cdnpoli www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
Top aide to former PM Harper rips Poilievre’s comments about RCMP and Trudeau
A top aide to former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper has lashed out at Pierre Poilievre over his leadership of the Conservative party and his recent comments attacking the RCMP’s treatment ...
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October 18, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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not if they want the money
all of this is about money
they basically arranged a sweetheart deal for themselves where they got to be their own independent entity in terms of governance but part of the catholic church in terms of tax exemption and fundraising and stuff like that
all of this is about money
they basically arranged a sweetheart deal for themselves where they got to be their own independent entity in terms of governance but part of the catholic church in terms of tax exemption and fundraising and stuff like that
October 17, 2025 at 3:19 AM
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Age limits in governance NOW! I can't believe we're letting a bunch of feeble geriatrics decide who does and doesn't have rights in this country.
83 year old Senator Mitch McConnell just tripped and fell while being asked about ICE
October 17, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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