This could be understandable if some rationale was provided, but it's worse than that:
> Neither agency has publicly issued new formal guidance describing these requirements. Instead, officials are informing grantees individually, leaving researchers confused and concerned.
They've not even made it official. They're just randomly flagging.
munk-a•2m ago
Unclear arbitrary rules are the best way to rapidly induce a chilling effect.
If the enemy is the science happening then a lack of clarity is a highly effective tactic.
mnky9800n•7m ago
I wonder when the trump administration will ever decide if it wants to Be isolationist or global imperialist.
BeetleB•8m ago
> Neither agency has publicly issued new formal guidance describing these requirements. Instead, officials are informing grantees individually, leaving researchers confused and concerned.
They've not even made it official. They're just randomly flagging.
munk-a•2m ago
If the enemy is the science happening then a lack of clarity is a highly effective tactic.