
'Leftist' taxpayer-funded academy sparks backlash after moving against Trump's rollback of key regulation
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Critics question 'leftist' taxpayer-funded academy's political motives behind rushed climate study, citing taxpayer funding concerns and ties to left-wing advocacy groups
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That effort is being led by molecular biologist Shirley M. Tilghman who, in addition to being a member of NASEM, serves as an external science advisor to the Science Philanthropy Alliance, a group tied to the progressive consulting behemoth Arabella Advisors through the New Venture Fund, a nonprofit that pushes a variety of progressive causes.
Critics tell Fox News Digital they have concerns about the timing of this move and the possible political motives attached to the fast-tracked review.













