The article details how two unqualified individuals, Justin Fox and Nate Cavanaugh, terminated hundreds of humanities grants by using ChatGPT with a vague prompt about DEI. Depositions revealed their inability to define DEI and the arbitrary nature of their decisions, which included canceling grants for documentaries on Black civil rights and the Holocaust. Following public scrutiny and the release of their deposition videos, the government attempted to have them removed from the internet, only to trigger the Streisand Effect and draw further attention to the matter.
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The U.S. Justice Department’s decision to terminate $811 million in grants is raising serious concerns. This substantial cut impacts a wide range of programs, including vital victim services. The sheer scale of the cuts – 365 competitive grants totaling $811 million at the time of award – represents a significant portion of the Office of Justice Programs’ $3 billion budget for competitive grants in fiscal year 2024. While the exact amount of unspent funds remains unclear, the impact on ongoing projects and services is undeniably severe.
The Justice Department’s official silence on the matter only amplifies the public’s apprehension. Although the department claims to have been discerning in its selection process, and even restored funding to some organizations after public outcry, the scale of the cuts suggests otherwise.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker 
Matt Underwood