About 200 college educators in the United States have formed a non-profit organization called the Academic Freedom Alliance (AFA). On its website, the group says it aims to help college educators “speak, instruct, and publish without fear of sanction or punishment.” The non-profit organization began out of discussions among some professors at Princeton University in the state of New Jersey. They wanted to find ways to fight against what they see as growing intolerance of differing opinions. The AFA plans to support those they believe have been unjustly attacked and provide money for legal support if needed. Members who are professors with tenure will pay a yearly amount of $50, while others will pay $35. The alliance is also seeking donations. Keith E. Whittington of Princeton University is head of the alliance’s academic committee. He said the group is looking for a way to advance a national discussion about free expression issues.
What does AFA stand for?
American Freedom Agency
American Federation of Teachers
Academic Freedom Alliance
Princeton Teacher Association
Why did professors form their new group?
to fight what whey see as reduced academic standards
to fight what they see as growing intolerance of differing opinions
to reduce the amount of courses they teach
to get a pay raise
The non-profit organization featured in this article began at Princeton University.
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