Category: Academic Freedom
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ACLU and Purdue Fort Wayne professors sue Purdue over SB202
The ACLU of Indiana filed suit against the Purdue Board of Trustees on behalf of two Purdue Fort Wayne professors. According to the filing, SB202 violates the plaintiffs’ free speech rights under the First and Fourteenth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution. Read more in the Capital Chronicle.
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Register now! INAAUP Spring conference, “Organizing for What’s Next.”
April 27, 9:30am-3:30pm, University of Indianapolis. 1643 Hanna Ave., Room 206, Indianapolis. Register now! Featuring: Also: delicious breakfast pastries, coffee, lunch, and buttons!
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National attention on Indiana intensifies
SB 202 is now law. Just in the past week, multiple national press outlets have featured stories about the threat to higher education in Indiana, including stories on NPR, Inside Higher Ed, The Chronicle, and The New York Times. If you are concerned about how SB 202 will impact you,…
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Looking Forward with StopSB202
SB202 is now law, but take heart! Together, we built a tremendous movement and demonstrated that POWER GROWS when the cause is worthy. Look at what we accomplished!: And we are NOT done! Stay tuned for next steps in protecting Indiana students and citizens from the dangerous impacts of SEA202.
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AAUP press release: Gov. Holcomb signs SB202
On March 13, Governor Holcomb signed SB 202 into law. The Governor’s ill-conceived action has strengthened AAUP members’ resolve to lobby the Boards of Trustees at their home institutions to interpret the law to strengthen academic freedom and protect shared governance principles where teaching, research, and the processes of promotion…
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SB202, still in transit, gets more negative press
Staffers in the governor’s office reported to the StopSB202 campaign this afternoon that the bill had not yet reached the governor’s desk. Meanwhile, civil rights leaders are raising concerns about the bill’s racism. See stories in the Bloomingtonian and WRTV. Catch up on recent national coverage of SB202: You can…
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SB202 moves closer to law
As of this morning, SB202 had not reached Governor Holcomb’s desk. Once it is on his desk, he has 7 days to sign or veto. There is still time to CALL the governor! When you do, mention your opposition to the bill and ask for news on the bill’s progress.…
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Growing concern about SB202
SB 202 passed the Indiana Senate concurrence process and heads to Governor Holcomb’s desk. If you oppose SB202, CALL the Governor today, March 1. Calls are answered during business hours only (and sometimes not even then). The Chronicle of Higher Education, Pen America, and other media outlets are spreading awareness…
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Take action on SB202. Call Governor Holcomb TODAY
If you oppose SB202, call Governor Holcomb during business hours (8am -5 pm ET) as soon as possible. The Governor does not appear to accept voicemail messages outside of business hours. The staffer who takes your call will not argue. Say something like, “I am a constituent in Indiana. I…
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Concern grows among students after SB 202 passes the Indiana House
About 80 students and concerned citizens gathered at Indiana University Bloomington on Tuesday morning, February 27, to express concerns about the free speech impacts of SB 202. A student told organizers, “An institution that limits what we learn and limits our teachers is not safe.” At Ball State University on…