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Boston Rally Sparks Outcry Against $2.6B Harvard Cuts

7/25/2025

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On July 21, 2025, a passionate crowd rallied outside the Moakley Federal Courthouse in Boston, standing against the Trump administration's drastic $2.6 billion funding cuts to Harvard. This sweeping campaign threatens universities across the nation, igniting fears of political interference and jeopardizing the cherished independence of academic institutions, from prestigious Ivy Leagues to smaller colleges.

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On July 21, 2025, a passionate crowd rallied outside the Moakley Federal Courthouse in Boston, standing against the Trump administration's drastic $2.6 billion funding cuts to Harvard. This sweeping campaign threatens universities across the nation, igniting fears of political interference and jeopardizing the cherished independence of academic institutions, from prestigious Ivy Leagues to smaller colleges.