How Two Duke Alumni Helped Conservatives Take over the NEH
Hacker NewsMay 7, 2026
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The article discusses the influence of two Duke University alumni in reshaping the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to align more closely with conservative values. Their efforts highlight a strategic shift in the cultural landscape, where funding and support for humanities projects are increasingly being directed towards conservative narratives. This development raises questions about the future of humanities funding and the ideological battles within cultural institutions.