Witness and Advocates

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Mission Statement

The Witness and Advocates group of the Caucus for a Critical Political Science (CCPS) supports the values of academic freedom, free intellectual inquiry, and social justice necessary to sustain true democracy.  It is constituted to bear witness, collect resources, and organize networks of colleagues, who will stand with Critical Political Science members as well with all those working to advance the stated mission of Critical Political Science that come under attack for ideological or political reasons. Our goal is to share resources with our members and supporters by tracking threats to the values of the CCPS as reported by members, professional associates of CCPS members, or reliable news sources. We will work to mobilize our members and their networks to resist attacks on basic academic freedoms, intellectual independence, democratic values, and the progressive academic community as CCPS strives “to making the study of political science relevant to building a more democratic and egalitarian economic, social, and political order.”

If you are experiencing political harassment or other issues related to academic freedom we are here to help. Please complete this form and a committee member will get back to you. For additional resources, please visit our Resources page, the Faculty First Responders website, or contact Isaac Kamola, Trinity College.

Resisting the Harassment of Faculty
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