AAUP and AFT Rally to Defend UM Professor's Academic Freedom
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The AAUP and AFT defend University of Michigan Professor Derek Peterson’s academic freedom after remarks at the university’s commencement, condemning political pressure and threats of discipline; they warn of a chilling effect on faculty speech and urge UM leadership to affirm no disciplinary action and recommit to academic freedom and shared governance.
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