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Historians Are Defending the Smithsonian

Posted on March 31, 2025 by briansandberg

Historians are acting to defend the Smithsonian Institution and its mission of providing historical research and education to United States citizens through research, publications, and museum exhibitions. The American Historical Association (AHA), the flagship academic association of professional historians in … Continue reading →

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AAUP Lawsuit Blocks Trump Executive Orders

Posted on February 22, 2025 by briansandberg

The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) and its allies have successfully blocked (at least temporarily) two key executive orders issued by President Trump on higher education issues. The Democracy Forward lawsuit claims that the Trump executive orders are unconstitutional, … Continue reading →

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