The article expresses concern that Project 2025 has solidified alt-right ideologies within the Trump administration following his electoral victory. Despite initial pushback, key figures such as Kevin Roberts are being celebrated and platformed in academic circles, with claims that this promotes diversity of thought. However, this façade of promoting discourse is undercut by incidents of harassment and suppression faced by those who dissent, particularly within academia where faculty and students are experiencing significant repercussions for their views. This raises critical questions about the value of free speech in academic settings amidst shifting political landscapes.
Beautiful rhetoric here, but let's not ignore the real consequences of "promoting diversity of thought" in this current climate. Tenured professors are getting fired for sharing thoughts that aren't in line with mainstream political doxa or being forced into protracted court battles to get back into their class rooms.
But once he won the election, the alt right stopped playing the "Who, me?" game, leaned in to Project 2025 being the blueprint for the incoming administration, and started the "Your Body, My Choice" bragging.
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