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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 2025

Page

6

Wesleyan President Roth defies Trump in defense of higher education

Perry Bacon Jr notes Wesleyan University President Michael S. Roth rebukes Trump’s rhetoric as authoritarian. Roth urges college leaders to defend diversity and inclusion, critique anti-elite populism, and engage in politics to safeguard civil society and university missions. He argues institutional neutrality is wrong and highlights funding links to government policy.

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Community letters critique of 2026 GOP platform

Derek Maurer from Iowa City argues that if Ernst Hinson and Miller-Meeks run in 2026 they back a platform where the president can break laws and ignore court orders. He claims funding would be cut for disliked programs and agencies while elites and cronies would lead federal departments. He says the DOJ would target politicians, the FBI would harass critics, and the US would abandon allies for despots.

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High price of crying fraud in Musk Trump era

Syndicated columnist Llewellyn King argues the Trump and Musk influence harms U S standing by tearing up commitments and weakening USAID. He warns distrust will linger and stresses the need to preserve alliances, institutions, and soft power amid policy shifts. King cites USAID audits and effects on global aid.

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