Scientists overwhelmingly against rule change that would give political appointees say over science grants
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The full omb proposed change to the world of science in addition to this is absolutely terrifying. I have no idea how it's not bigger news. It will completely decimate scientific development and integrity in the States. The brain drain will be catastrophic.
That brainndrain has alrea5 been happening for years now
But not in the degree it should have happened because there's not much choice for people leaving.
Isn’t this what Russia and China do? Communism! You will obey the party or face the consequences!
It's very funny to see people continue to compare these two countries in a single breath. Russia is far more in line with modern day Brazil, Mexico, Indonesia, or Iran, both in terms of its economic throughput and its level of domestic development.
China's only real peers are the US and India. They're operating with a fully distinct socio-economic goal and political philosophy. And their economy is 10x as large, never even mind the technological capacity they're reaching.
It's like talking about the World Cup and mentioning Japan and England in the same sentence.
I understand that he’s a Christian Nationalist, but can anyone tell me just what the hell happened to Russel Vought that made him such a colossal asshole? I mean, what is his problem?
It feels like he’s hell-bent of making Americans suffer.
Christian Nationalist. Nat-Cs.
hes been a gaping one since birth. Thiel was a bigot from his youth to current, same goes with miller.
I'm starting to think they were right about the reptilians
this is a good point.
Comment period closed yesterday
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/29/2026-10817/regulation-for-federal-financial-assistance
I bet the political appointees support the change though. I wonder who will win...
Isn't there something people can sign to stop this?
Comment period closed yesterday.
https://www.usa.gov/voter-registration/
"Have you tried voting?"
"Yes."
"Okay, but have you tried voting harder?"
Try voting more often. Hourly even
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Did they learn that idea from Israel?
Edit: the appointees, not the scientists.