White House Orders Smithsonian to Provide Records to Ensure "Positive" Portrayal of U.S. History
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Smithsonian staff are directly targeted by this review. The White House is demanding the names, professional biographies, CVs, and contact information of curators and other staff who create and approve museum content. This level of personal scrutiny could have a chilling effect on how employees do their jobs, and the implicit threat of funding cuts tied to cooperation puts pressure on the entire workforce. Staff at eight specific Smithsonian museums are singled out by name.
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White House Statement
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Letter to the Smithsonian: Review of Smithsonian Exhibitions and Materials
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