BREAKING: New UCS report finds that only five of 38 federal agencies have strong safeguards in place to protect science from political interference. Learn more about what’s at stake—and what the next presidential administration should do about it. ➡️act.ucsusa.org/3TqwAwz

IMPORTANT service reporting by my colleague María Méndez. As Texas officials tout the number of people they've scrubbed from voter rolls, it's CRUCIAL that you check your voter registration. Here's how. Contact us if something's amiss texastribune.org/2024/09/16/tex… via Texas Tribune

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Attacks against critical race theory, Black history, LGBTQ history and other diverse perspectives in education are inherently “anti-democratic,” says Jason Stanley, the author of "Erasing History: How Fascists Rewrite the Past to Control the Future.”

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UT Austin President Jay Hartzell is speaking about the flagship institution’s accomplishments, including high research and school rankings nationally, millions in semiconductor grants, and new programs in robotics and civics. “The university today is stronger than ever,” he said.

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Next week, the Senate Subcommittee on Higher Education will meet to discuss interim charges. Public hearing notice below. #txlege

The interim charges include reviewing the role of faculty senates, monitoring SB 17 compliance (the law that bars DEI offices) and SB 18 (concerning tenure), combatting antisemitism, examining free speech policies and ethical use of AI to innovate learning.

Today is National Voter Registration Day. 🗳️ Are you registered to vote for your rights? Make a plan to vote — including by registering or updating your voter registration by October 7 — at our new Election Hub. ⬇️ #VoterRegistrationDay aclutx.org/en/know-your-r…

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⏰⏰In one hour! Be prepared to testify in upcoming Texas higher education legislative hearings on shared governance, DEI and tenure monitoring, free speech, workforce development priorities, and more‼️

Over 50 UT Austin Texas State Employees Union workers rallied for a $10,000 across-the-board wage increase along West Mall and Guadalupe Street on Friday. The Union believes the increase is necessary to keep up with inflation and living costs amid the University’s back-to-office

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Former U.S. Representative Beto O'Rourke held a “Ready to Vote” rally on Monday in collaboration with University Democrats in the Jester Auditorium. O’Rourke encouraged over 400 to register to vote, discussing voting rights and the importance of college-aged voters. thedailytexan.com/2024/09/17/ove…

Project 2025 Explained in Schoolhouse Rock Style! filmsforaction.org/watch/project-…