bolexforsoupI think you underestimate the damage Congress can cause if they want to. I want them to stand up as well but getting mad at academic institutions for not fighting the federal government is forgetting who the perpetrator is and putting the onus on the wrong party.
I find that excuse defeatist. If a wealthy, affluent, historical institution doesn’t stand up and prevent another institution from abusing power who can? It’s not like the media who were slowly neutered by their owners. They can and should do better.
From another comment: Again, I want them to stand up and push back, but we need to remember who is ultimately the source of the problem here and keep our anger/blame squarely directed at them.