Censorship by Stealth: The Silent Sabotage of Scientific Inquiry The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has long been a cornerstone of biomedical research funding, providing a fair and predictable process for scientists to secure grants.
However, under the Trump administration's watch, this institution has been transformed into an ideological gatekeeper, stifling dissenting voices through a system of censorship.
A recent class action lawsuit filed by researchers against the NIH reveals a disturbing trend: the use of a list of 235 keywords to block and cancel grants that stray from the administration's preferred narratives.