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Yale faculty and instructional staff organizing for academic freedom, shared governance, and a university that serves truth, knowledge, and the public good. Visit aaupyale.org to learn more and join the movement!✊🎓

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Yale AAUP@aaupyale· 4d

AAUP Yale is calling on Yale to reject political interference, defend shared governance, disclose what is being demanded in negotiations, and adopt binding protections for academic freedom. Academic freedom must be explicit, durable, and enforceable. ✊ aaupyale.org #AAUP #AcademicFreedom

Call-to-action graphic on an off-white background. Large black headline reads, “Now, tell Yale to act.” AAUP Yale calls on the University to reject political interference in academic policy; require the federal government to make its case through formal legal process, not private bargaining; defend institutional independence and shared governance; tell the Yale community what has been demanded and what Yale is considering; and adopt binding academic-freedom and governance protections. A bright yellow, purple, and orange graphic reads “Act now” above a pointing hand. Beside it, bold text says, “Email President McInnis,” followed by “president@yale.edu.” Additional text asks readers to copy their academic dean and urge Yale to stand firm against political coercion, disclose the scope of negotiations, and protect faculty governance and academic freedom. Bottom text reads, “Read the letter. Take action. Learn more through the link in our bio.”

Yale AAUP@aaupyale· 4d

And this is about more than one settlement. The letter asks whether Yale has faced demands involving faculty hiring, academic programs, and other university policies—and whether those demands were tied to federal funding or enforcement threats. That is an academic freedom issue.

Text graphic on an off-white background. Large black headline reads, “This is about more than one settlement.” Beneath it is a photograph of a Yale building behind a person holding a protest sign reading “Hands off.” Text explains that the congressional letter asks whether Yale has faced demands involving faculty hiring, academic programs, and other university policies, and whether those demands were tied to federal funding or enforcement threats. It asks, “Who decides what a university teaches, studies, researches, and values?” A red-outlined box at the bottom reads, “Academic decisions should be governed by scholarly expertise, evidence, and shared governance—not political threats or financial coercion.”

Text graphic on an off-white background. Large black headline reads, “This is why enforceable protections matter.” Text explains that the letter asks whether Yale has already made policy or personnel changes in anticipation of federal investigation or directly in response to Administration demands. AAUP Yale calls for binding protections for research and publication, classroom teaching, public expression, faculty participation in governance, and institutional independence. A black line drawing of a formal document and stamp appears beside the list. Text states, “Academic freedom cannot safely depend on informal promises or the goodwill of current university leaders.” Red emphasis reads, “It must be explicit, durable, and binding.” Final text says aspirational protections can fail precisely when political and financial pressure is greatest.

Yale AAUP@aaupyale· 4d

Resistance is possible. Blumenthal and DeLauro point to Harvard’s decision to fight federal pressure, arguing that standing up to government overreach sends an important signal to every institution that might be targeted next. Yale has a choice.

Text graphic on an off-white background. Large black headline reads, “Yale has a choice.” Smaller text states, “Blumenthal and DeLauro point to Harvard as evidence that universities resisting federal pressure matters beyond a single institution.” A large pull quote reads, “Harvard’s ultimate decision to fight similar claims—even when faced with aggressive threats to its research funding demonstrates that rejecting such abusive government overreach is not only possible but sends an important signal to others that might be targeted.” Attribution: “Sen. Richard Blumenthal & Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, August 6, 2026.” Large red text reads, “Yale’s response will help set a precedent for what comes next.”

Yale AAUP@aaupyale· 4d

They also warn that a Yale settlement would send a dangerous signal far beyond New Haven: “Acquiescing to a bully does not make that bully go away, it encourages them to come back for more…” Political coercion cannot become a model for governing higher education.

Text graphic on an off-white background. Large black headline reads, “A settlement signals that the pressure works.” Smaller text states, “The letter argues that Yale would be teaching the Administration that threats to universities can produce concessions.” A large pull quote reads, “Acquiescing to a bully does not make that bully go away, it encourages them to come back for more…” Attribution: “Sen. Richard Blumenthal & Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, August 6, 2026.” Large red text at the bottom reads, “Political coercion should not become a model for governing higher education.”

Yale AAUP@aaupyale· 4d

Their warning is clear: negotiating under political pressure risks sacrificing the very independence Yale claims to defend. “Capitulating at this critical moment would be a retreat from Yale’s independence…”

Text graphic on an off-white background. Large black headline reads, “The warning could not be clearer.” Smaller text states, “Blumenthal and DeLauro warn that negotiating under political pressure risks sacrificing the very independence Yale claims to defend.” A large pull quote reads, “Capitulating at this critical moment would be a retreat from Yale’s independence as a deeply respected educational institution…” Attribution: “Sen. Richard Blumenthal & Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, August 6, 2026.” Large red text at the bottom reads, “Yale’s independence matters most when it is tested.”

Yale AAUP@aaupyale· 4d

📣 NEW: Sen. Richard Blumenthal (@blumenthal.senate.gov) and Rep. Rosa DeLauro (@delauro.house.gov) are urging Yale to resist a settlement with the Trump Administration and fight what they call a “toxic, politicized enforcement action.” Read their Aug. 6 letter: bit.ly/Aug6Letter

Newspaper-style graphic on an off-white background headed “Academic Freedom Dispatch.” Large black headline reads, “Blumenthal & DeLauro tell Yale to take a stand.” Text explains that in an August 6 letter, Senator Richard Blumenthal and Representative Rosa DeLauro urged Yale to resist a settlement with the Trump Administration and fight what they call a “toxic, politicized enforcement action.” Below is an image of the first page of their congressional letter. Large red text beside it reads, “Read more,” with a right-pointing arrow. Caption: “Sen. Richard Blumenthal & Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro · August 6, 2026.”

Yale AAUP@aaupyale· 6d

Researchers, postdoctoral fellows, librarians, archivists, technicians whose work contributes to teaching, and instructional staff represented by Yale unions may also participate. Learn more and get involved: aaupyale.org/join-us/ @aaup.org

Text graphic on a light gray background. Large black heading reads, “Researchers + Postdocs.” Centered text states, “We welcome researchers and postdocs across every Yale school and discipline.” A red call to action reads, “Become a member today: aaupyale.org/join-us.”

Text graphic on a light gray background. Large black heading reads, “Librarians, Archivists + Technicians.” Centered text states, “You are eligible if your work contributes to teaching and scholarship.” A red call to action reads, “Become a member today: aaupyale.org/join-us.”

Text graphic on a textured white background. Large black text asks, “Already in a Yale Union?” Dark gray text responds, “Don’t worry—you can still join!” Smaller text explains that the national AAUP asks eligible instructional staff to join their bargaining unit first and then apply for AAUP membership. A black line drawing depicts a person thinking.

Yale AAUP@aaupyale· 6d

You might be eligible to join AAUP Yale—even if you’ve never thought of yourself as “faculty.” Our chapter includes academic workers across ranks and appointment types. Swipe through, then continue in the thread. 🧵 #AAUP #AcademicLabor

Text graphic on a textured white background. Large black and dark gray text reads, “Did you know? You might be eligible to join AAUP Yale.” Smaller text explains that the chapter brings together faculty and instructional staff across schools, ranks, and appointment types and says, “Swipe to see if you are eligible!” A red halftone exclamation point and large distressed black arrow decorate the slide.

Text graphic on a light gray background. Large black heading reads, “All Faculty.” Centered text states, “Standing, contingent, and adjunct faculty are all included in AAUP Yale’s broad definition of faculty.” A red call to action reads, “Become a member today: aaupyale.org/join-us.”

Text graphic on a light gray background. Large black heading reads, “Lecturers + Instructors.” Centered text states, “You do not need to hold the title of ‘professor’ to participate.” A red call to action reads, “Become a member today: aaupyale.org/join-us.”

Yale AAUP@aaupyale· 6d

Yale AAUP@aaupyale· May 26

From our Report on Academic Freedom at Yale: nearly 70% of faculty say their academic freedom has declined since January 2025. The university must act to protect free expression and debate in the classroom and beyond it.

Yale AAUP@aaupyale· May 26

Yale AAUP@aaupyale· Feb 2

Join us Wednesday to protect academic freedom at Yale and across CT!

Yale AAUP@aaupyale· Nov 6

Join the Yale AAUP Today (Thursday) at 5 pm to discuss how federal funding cuts are threatening life-saving research at Yale and across the country-- DM for more info!

Yale AAUP@aaupyale· Oct 18

Today! Join Yale AAUP and @aftct.bsky.social at 3 pm on the NHV Green!

Yale AAUP@aaupyale· Oct 17

No Kings! tomorrow, 3 pm, NHV aftct.org/event/no-kin...

Yale AAUP@aaupyale· Oct 15

Join us Saturday at 3 pm on the NHV Green!

Yale AAUP@aaupyale· Apr 17

Today! Join us at 12:30pm on Cross Campus and then throughout the afternoon for teach-ins in Loria 250!!!