The article addresses the phenomenon of anticipatory compliance during Trump's presidency, where institutions such as universities and public schools alter their behaviors to avoid potential repercussions from his administration. This self-censorship undermines academic freedom and alters curriculums, removing vital literature and historical perspectives. The fear of losing funding leads institutions to align with Trump's anti-intellectual ideology. The article urges a counter-strategy of anticipatory noncompliance to halt the slide into autocracy and safeguard democratic values and freedom of expression.
In the face of Trump's regime, many institutions are engaging in anticipatory compliance, compromising their integrity to avoid punishment and safeguard funding, leading to a worrying trend.
Public schools, fearing loss of federal funding, have altered curriculums, omitting important works and perspectives, demonstrating the chilling effects of anticipatory compliance on education.
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