Dear Colleagues,
A couple of days ago, I wrote to you concerning actions that we could take in opposition to a fringe group trying to restrict our academic freedom. Many of you have taken advantage of that petition and I thank you for doing so. If you haven’t done so, please join us in this effort by going to the following link: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/add-my-name-to-the-professor-watchlist?sp_ref=253116870.374.177497.e.562954.5&source=email
I have heard from several colleagues that they have taken an additional step, one that I myself will be taking as well. This step involves going directly to the Professor Watchlist and entering ourselves on the list. The purpose of this action, one that many colleagues across the country have taken, is to literally jam up the website with so many entries that it is rendered useless. It is also a step to take as a sign of solidarity with those who have been “reported” to the site.
I have been informed that there is a move to do a large scale action of this type on December 20th. If you are considering taking this step, that would be the best date to do it. To put yourself on the list, please go to this link: http://www.professorwatchlist.org/index.php/submit-a-tip
Please be advised that I am offering this action for you to consider. It is a big step and one that could expose you to unwanted attention from right wing groups. However, in the interest of providing as many UUP members as possible with the opportunity to stand up to this type of harassment, I wanted to share this information with you.
In Solidarity,
Fred