Revealing the Disturbing Partnership Between the DHS and Higher Education Institutions
The recent revelation that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) collaborated with Stanford University and the University of Washington to censor political speech in the lead-up to the 2020 election has sent shockwaves through the American public. The free exchange of ideas is the cornerstone of a thriving democracy, and the unholy alliance between the government and higher education institutions poses a grave threat to our Constitutional Republic. In this article, we will delve into the details of this partnership, examining how it operated and the implications it has for our democratic principles.
Unveiling the Government-Higher Education Partnership:
Under this partnership, higher education institutions acted as intermediaries between the government and Big Tech, facilitating the removal of speech deemed unacceptable by government officials to achieve their political goals. Researchers at Stanford and the University of Washington would review reports on “misinformation” submitted by federal officials, compile lists of offending posts, and then submit them to social media companies with specific recommendations. As a result, approximately 35 percent of the flagged content was removed from social media platforms, leading to the censorship, silencing, and shadow-banning of countless American voices during the 2020 election cycle.
Targeting Dissenting Opinions:
The effort primarily targeted individuals who held opinions contrary to the prevailing narratives, particularly regarding corruption allegations against Joe Biden, the integrity of the 2020 election, and COVID mask and vaccine policies. By suppressing these viewpoints, the government aimed to exert control over public behavior and dictate what citizens are allowed to say, see, and hear. The impact of this censorship is far-reaching, as it significantly influenced public perception and potentially altered the outcome of the election. For instance, one in six Biden voters surveyed admitted that they would not have voted or would have changed their vote if they had been aware of the Hunter Biden laptop scandal and the corruption allegations against Joe Biden.
The Expanding Alliance under the Biden Administration:
Building upon the perceived success of this project, the Biden administration expanded the government-higher education alliance in June 2021 through the National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism. This strategy has given rise to numerous partnerships between the government and higher education institutions aimed at shaping public opinion. For example, the National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded $5 million to the University of Wisconsin to develop a system that can detect and “strategically correct” what the government perceives as misinformation. Additionally, $7.5 million was awarded to ten other universities for similar censorship-type programs, and $40 million was allocated to 15 higher education institutions under the “Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Grant.”
The Erosion of Constitutional Values:
These programs reflect the expanding authority of the federal government and its attempts to control public thoughts and opinions. Such actions directly contradict the principles enshrined in our Constitution, and it is deeply concerning that universities are actively advancing dehumanizing social control tools and tactics at the behest of the government. The National Strategy’s broad definition of “anti-government” and “anti-authority” sentiment allows for the targeting of various groups, including parents at school board meetings, traditional Catholics, and Trump supporters. This erosion of our freedom to openly criticize the government without fear of retribution poses the greatest threat to our democracy.
Conclusion:
The revelation of the government-higher education alliance in censoring political speech is a wake-up call for all Americans who value their constitutional rights. To safeguard our democracy, we must hold both higher education institutions and government officials accountable for their actions. Lawsuits against institutions involved in censorship efforts should be pursued, ensuring they face the consequences of their actions. Simultaneously, any bureaucrat who knowingly and willfully aims to deny our constitutional rights should be fired and prosecuted. We must defend our God-given liberties and fight against the dangerous alliance between ideological zealots in government and academia. The time for action is now, as our Constitutional Republic hangs in the balance.
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