The Non-prophets

Johns Hopkins laying off more than 2,000 workers after dramatic cut in USAID fundingCNN, By Kaanita Iyer, on March 13, 2025https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/13/politics/johns-hopkins-layoffs-usaid-funding/index.htmlThis discussion delves into the financial cuts at John Hopkins University, following the U.S. administration’s decision to slash $800 million in funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). These cuts are set to impact not only thousands of jobs across 44 countries but also critical global health programs, such as maternal health and disease prevention. The cuts threaten projects combating HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis, which disproportionately affect international populations. These layoffs come as part of a broader pattern of attacks on education systems, particularly scientific research, which have been targeted by conservative political agendas. This assault on international health programs is portrayed as hypocritical, especially considering the administration's “pro-family”