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Davo @salasscientist.bsky.social · 1d

“The role of the university, however, is not to prevent discomfort or protect ideology. Our responsibility is to protect the conditions for inquiry and debate.” Dr. Tate, Rutgers University President

www.nj.com/opinion/2025...

Rutgers president: Cancel culture is not an antidote. Universities must keep free speech.

William F. Tate IV: Protecting free speech, as we do at Rutgers, does not mean endorsing every view expressed on campus.

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Davo @salasscientist.bsky.social · 1d

When the world speaks with one voice, peace is no longer a dream—it becomes unstoppable. Next is Ukraine.🌍✨ #Peace #Unity #israelgaza #gazaisrael

Davo @salasscientist.bsky.social · 2d

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Davo @salasscientist.bsky.social · 5d

College isn’t just about earning a degree. It is about learning to think critically. You’re challenged at your core, pushed to question beliefs, listen deeply, and build understanding. That’s the real power of education: it shapes how you think, not just what you know. #College #madc

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NPR @npr.org · 6d

For the first time on record, renewable energy generated more electricity for the planet than coal, a new report says. n.pr/47hcegr

Renewable energy outpaces coal for electricity generation in historic first, report says

For the first time on record, renewable energy generated more electricity for the planet than coal, a new report says.

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Davo @salasscientist.bsky.social · 6d

To win this award, you must inspire peace, not just once, but in everything you do. It is not about oneself. It is about the benefit of our entire civilization.

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Davo @salasscientist.bsky.social · 6d

Academic freedom isn’t one-sided. It means students and faculty must engage with openness and respect. College is not about comfort—it’s about challenge. Growth happens when ideas clash, perceptions are tested, and critical thinking turns disagreement into understanding. #markbray #masc

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Davo @salasscientist.bsky.social · 6d

Faculty across our nation stand united—grateful for each other’s courage, strength, and dedication. In this challenging times, we will not waver. Together, we will defend academic freedom, protect our students, and uphold the mission of higher education. #madc

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Lpeterp @lpeterp.bsky.social · 25d

Well, there’s THIS:

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Davo @salasscientist.bsky.social · 26d

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Davo @salasscientist.bsky.social · Sep 9

Texas higher education system is over. Politician have full control.

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Jonathan C @jonathancornick.bsky.social · Sep 9

✊ #MADC

Shawn Gilmore @gipperfish.bsky.social · Sep 9

My essay on the need for Mutual Academic Defense Compacts (MADCs) in this moment is now up in @aaup.org's @academemagazine.bsky.social, and will appear in print in the Fall issue. Please give it a read and share! #MADC www.aaup.org/mutual-defen...

Mutual Defense Across Higher Education in the Second Trump Era

Can a new model for collective support gain traction among beleaguered higher education institutions?

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Davo @salasscientist.bsky.social · Sep 8

“The students are going to be the strongest voice to protect higher education.” #madc

resistingproject2025.substack.com/p/defending-...

Defending Higher Ed: The Fight Back

An interview with Rutgers professors David Salas de la Cruz and Paul Boxer on campus resistance. By Sally O’Driscoll.

resistingproject2025.substack.com

Davo @salasscientist.bsky.social · Sep 8

www.texastribune.org/2025/09/05/t...

Professors want to leave Texas because of tense political climate, survey says

Professors’ concerns included the state’s DEI ban and new limits to faculty influence at colleges and universities.

www.texastribune.org

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AAUP @aaup.org · Sep 8

Respondents to a recent survey by AAUP Southern State Conferences indicate about 55.4% of respondents would not recommend their state as a desirable place to work for colleagues, while 25% are planning to apply in another state in the coming year.
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Stand Together for Higher Ed (STHE) @standhighered.bsky.social · Sep 5

We're thrilled to have our work featured by @forbes.com! We're working hard to help faculty and staff across the country organize to fight back against threats to academic freedom and institutional autonomy. Learn more at www.standtogetherhighered.org

#highered #AcademicSky

A Grass-Roots Faculty Effort To Advance Higher Education Takes Shape

As college faculty see their role in university decision-making eroded, a new grass-roots organization is taking shape, providing a platform for a stronger faculty voice.

www.forbes.com

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Davo @salasscientist.bsky.social · Sep 2

Not expanding it but actual out term limit of 16 year. No human should held power for too long.

Davo @salasscientist.bsky.social · Aug 30

🎓 As students return, professors and staff members across the nation stand with administrators to defend education from political interference. Students must be free to learn, explore, and question without fear. Protecting academic freedom means protecting the future. #AcademicFreedom #madc

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Davo @salasscientist.bsky.social · Aug 27

We are here together for you! #rutgers #big10

youtu.be/sWmchknZ1yM

We Are Here | Driving Health, Opportunity & Stronger Communities

YouTube video by Big Ten Conference

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Bold Union @boldunion.bsky.social · Aug 6

WE don't get freedom without fighting for it !!

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Kathy Roberts Forde @krforde.bsky.social · Aug 13

OK, #academicsky. It's time to act. Join Stand Together for Higher Ed, a movement of US #highered faculty and staff to defend our research, academic freedom, institutional autonomy, and our people. standtogether.org
www.chronicle.com/article/an-o...

The Only Hope Is Total and Unrelenting Resistance

Every university must join together to stop Trump, urges Arne Duncan.

www.chronicle.com

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Kathy Roberts Forde @krforde.bsky.social · Aug 11

The University of California system is publicly mobilizing against federal attacks. That’s historic.

It's time for ALL of us in US #highered to act.
Join our movement at standtogetherhighered.org.

#academicsky #highered #standtogether

🔗 universityofcalifornia.edu/get-involved/stand-up-for-uc

Stand Together

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Davo @salasscientist.bsky.social · Aug 10

Faculty are not asleep. Between grant and paper writing, advising, teaching, and endless committees, time to defend shared governance has been stolen from us. But we are awake, and ready to take it back. We are building coalitions and joining unions to defend students and higher education. #madc

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Davo @salasscientist.bsky.social · Aug 9

If one branch of science falls to political pressure, all are at risk. We stand as one. The new executive order politicizes research, placing “political reviewers” over every grant. This isn’t oversight, it’s an attack on truth itself. Wake up everyone. Join your faculty coalitions. #madc

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