How Republicans Can Actually Defund Woke Science

The GOP Congress could take a simple step to end the network of grants created under the Biden-Harris administration.

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People take part in the “Stand Up for Science 2025” rally in Boston, Mass., March 7, 2025.

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Earlier this month, the National Science Foundation (NSF) announced “the termination of additional awards not aligned with agency priorities” and officially updated its guidelines to reduce the priority of funding woke science.

While the move may help, a more effective option is available. The Republican-controlled Congress could ban federal funding to institutions that violate anti-discrimination laws and simply end the network of grants created under the Biden-Harris administration.

Andrew Follett

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Andrew Follett

Andrew Follett conducts research analysis for a nonprofit in the Washington, D.C., area. He previously worked as a space and science reporter for the Daily Caller News Foundation.

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