For Faculty Free Speech, the Tide Is Turning

Thomas Sullivan and Lawrence White write about recent developments in academic freedom on college campuses and whether "whether faculty members at public colleges and universities enjoy protection against institutional retaliation for speaking out on matters of internal governance or public concern."  Read it here.

A Machiavellian Guide to Destroying Public Universities in 12 Easy Steps

Steven Ward, sociology professor at Western Connecticut State University, sees parallels between today's war on public education and Niccolo's advice in The Prince.  Read it here.

Labor Calls for Action on Student Debt

At a time when Americans now owe more on student loans than on credit cards, the AFL-CIO unanimously approved a resolution sponsored by the AFT to support federal and state efforts to reduce crushing student loan debt and to increase funding and access to need-based aid.

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AFT- Maryland President Attends Civil, Human, and Women’s Rights Conference

AFT-Maryland President Marietta English will attend the Civil, Human, and Women’s Rights Conference in Los Angles, California, this week. Sponsored by the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), the conference is being held October 3rd through October 6th.  The conference focuses on encouraging the Department of Labor and the Congress to create better policies for helping American families, extending the benefits of family and medical leave assistance, and promoting stronger and more effective family and medical leave benefits for women and working families.
 

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