Todd Wolfson
@proftwolf.bsky.social
President of American Association of University Professors, VP of American Federation of Teachers, Professor at Rutgers University, Dad, Author, Against Fascism! College4All!
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@rweingarten.bsky.social & @proftwolf.bsky.social respond to Linda McMahon’s “Compact 2.0”:
“Rather than expanding educational access and preserving academic freedom, your administration has led a coordinated scorched-earth campaign of ideological demands, funding threats and grant terminations.”
“Rather than expanding educational access and preserving academic freedom, your administration has led a coordinated scorched-earth campaign of ideological demands, funding threats and grant terminations.”
AAUP and AFT Call on Linda McMahon to Halt Unlawful Political Interference and Protect Academic Freedom
WASHINGTON—Today, in a direct response to Education Secretary Linda McMahon’s “A National Call to Action to University Presidents and Governing Boards” (often known as “Compact 2.0”), American Associa...
www.aft.org
September 16, 2026 at 2:18 PM
@rweingarten.bsky.social & @proftwolf.bsky.social respond to Linda McMahon’s “Compact 2.0”:
“Rather than expanding educational access and preserving academic freedom, your administration has led a coordinated scorched-earth campaign of ideological demands, funding threats and grant terminations.”
“Rather than expanding educational access and preserving academic freedom, your administration has led a coordinated scorched-earth campaign of ideological demands, funding threats and grant terminations.”
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Wrapping up our @standupforscience.net trip to Paris.
We are working to get out the vote of Americans abroad, met with leadership of several NGOs and Sciences Po to discuss science and democracy in 2026, opened the CERI academic year with @proftwolf.bsky.social, and met with the French Senate!
We are working to get out the vote of Americans abroad, met with leadership of several NGOs and Sciences Po to discuss science and democracy in 2026, opened the CERI academic year with @proftwolf.bsky.social, and met with the French Senate!
September 16, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Wrapping up our @standupforscience.net trip to Paris.
We are working to get out the vote of Americans abroad, met with leadership of several NGOs and Sciences Po to discuss science and democracy in 2026, opened the CERI academic year with @proftwolf.bsky.social, and met with the French Senate!
We are working to get out the vote of Americans abroad, met with leadership of several NGOs and Sciences Po to discuss science and democracy in 2026, opened the CERI academic year with @proftwolf.bsky.social, and met with the French Senate!
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We have some questions for Secretary McMahon. Crucial letter from @proftwolf.bsky.social and @rweingarten.bsky.social.
www.aaup.org/sites/defaul...
www.aaup.org/sites/defaul...
www.aaup.org
September 10, 2026 at 11:45 PM
We have some questions for Secretary McMahon. Crucial letter from @proftwolf.bsky.social and @rweingarten.bsky.social.
www.aaup.org/sites/defaul...
www.aaup.org/sites/defaul...
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When AI is used in schools, parents & educators deserve transparency, students deserve safety & everyone deserves strong privacy protections. That’s what this agreement between @aft.org, @uft.org & @microsoft.com delivers w/enforceable safeguards that put students & families & educators first.
September 9, 2026 at 5:03 PM
When AI is used in schools, parents & educators deserve transparency, students deserve safety & everyone deserves strong privacy protections. That’s what this agreement between @aft.org, @uft.org & @microsoft.com delivers w/enforceable safeguards that put students & families & educators first.
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At the August 27 bargaining session in San Diego, UC-AFT lecturers advanced six proposals and challenged the UC on layoffs. Read the details and join our fight for a fair contract!✊ weteachuc.org/2026/09/09/b...
September 9, 2026 at 2:37 AM
At the August 27 bargaining session in San Diego, UC-AFT lecturers advanced six proposals and challenged the UC on layoffs. Read the details and join our fight for a fair contract!✊ weteachuc.org/2026/09/09/b...
Hey Virginia State: Reinstate the Fired Six NOW.
“VSU used this false reorganization as a pretext to terminate respected members of the VSU academic community, marching them out without time to pack up their offices, say farewell to their colleagues, or transition their research.“
Reinstate the Fired Six Now!
Reinstate the Fired Six Now!
Fired Virginia State University professors file civil rights complaint with AG’s office • Virginia Mercury
Ahead of a Friday board meeting, six former instructors allege discrimination by school, after faculty leaders call for their reinstatement
virginiamercury.com
September 8, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Hey Virginia State: Reinstate the Fired Six NOW.
Happy Labor Day 2026
September 7, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Happy Labor Day 2026
Join us
In an era of relentless authoritarian attacks on higher education and our democracy, neutrality is not an option.
The AAUP is fighting back.
Join us.
The AAUP is fighting back.
Join us.
Is Todd Wolfson Destroying the AAUP — or Saving it?
His partisan, combative style has remade the century-old organization. Not everyone is pleased.
www.chronicle.com
September 1, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Join us
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"network organizational structure, participatory democratic governance, and the use of communication tools as a binding agent--became essential parts of Indymedia and all Cyber Left organizations" by @proftwolf.bsky.social
www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p0...
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Digital Rebellion
www.press.uillinois.edu
August 29, 2026 at 8:41 PM
"network organizational structure, participatory democratic governance, and the use of communication tools as a binding agent--became essential parts of Indymedia and all Cyber Left organizations" by @proftwolf.bsky.social
www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p0...
www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p0...
We stand with Hofstra faculty
Solidarity to Hofstra AAUP as they fight for a fair contract to preserve healthcare & retirement benefits before classes begin next week!
All while admin compensation continues to soar. 👀 🚫 💰
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All while admin compensation continues to soar. 👀 🚫 💰
www.instagram.com/p/Dcga-lqkcn...
August 28, 2026 at 2:15 PM
We stand with Hofstra faculty
Don't shop at Target
Target has failed to protect its community in Minneapolis from ICE’s trampling of basic rights & undermining public safety.
With the AFT, we urge you to shop locally & shop at union-strong stores.
Show Target what community really means. Shop smart, not Target.
www.shopsmart.aft.org
With the AFT, we urge you to shop locally & shop at union-strong stores.
Show Target what community really means. Shop smart, not Target.
www.shopsmart.aft.org
August 27, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Don't shop at Target
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While safeguarding national security is a legitimate govt priority, this demand creates a serious danger of racial & national-origin profiling that threatens academic freedom & undermines scientific innovation and research that benefits all Americans. www.aft.org/press-releas...
AFT and AAUP on Department of War Directive Targeting 30 Universities
WASHINGTON—AFT President Randi Weingarten and American Association of University Professors President Todd Wolfson issued the following response to the Department of War directing 30 universities to b...
www.aft.org
August 26, 2026 at 3:28 PM
While safeguarding national security is a legitimate govt priority, this demand creates a serious danger of racial & national-origin profiling that threatens academic freedom & undermines scientific innovation and research that benefits all Americans. www.aft.org/press-releas...
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Thanks again to @proftwolf.bsky.social for taking the time to talk about all the important work @aaup.org and @aft.org are doing in their fight for academic freedom in Texas and elsewhere and to strengthen and transform U.S. higher education as a whole.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrO3...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrO3...
Breaking Culture Live - Higher Ed update with Todd Wolfson, AAUP president and AFT Vice president
YouTube video by Breaking Culture Live
www.youtube.com
August 27, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Thanks again to @proftwolf.bsky.social for taking the time to talk about all the important work @aaup.org and @aft.org are doing in their fight for academic freedom in Texas and elsewhere and to strengthen and transform U.S. higher education as a whole.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrO3...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrO3...
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"By threatening to pull vital federal research funding without disclosing the standards used to target these institutions, and without providing any public evidence of actual wrongdoing, the government may be bypassing due process." - @rweingarten.bsky.social & @proftwolf.bsky.social
AFT and AAUP on Department of War Directive Targeting 30 Universities
WASHINGTON—AFT President Randi Weingarten and American Association of University Professors President Todd Wolfson issued the following response to the Department of War directing 30 universities to b...
www.aft.org
August 26, 2026 at 2:24 PM
"By threatening to pull vital federal research funding without disclosing the standards used to target these institutions, and without providing any public evidence of actual wrongdoing, the government may be bypassing due process." - @rweingarten.bsky.social & @proftwolf.bsky.social
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The AAUP & AFT condemn the recent directive from the War Dept that publicly places 30 universities under suspicion & gives them 2 weeks to investigate years of academic activity.
The directive represents another threat of funding-based coercion that undermines scientific research & innovation.
The directive represents another threat of funding-based coercion that undermines scientific research & innovation.
Department of War Directive Undermines Scientific Innovation. It Should Be Rescinded.
www.aaup.org
August 26, 2026 at 4:14 PM
The AAUP & AFT condemn the recent directive from the War Dept that publicly places 30 universities under suspicion & gives them 2 weeks to investigate years of academic activity.
The directive represents another threat of funding-based coercion that undermines scientific research & innovation.
The directive represents another threat of funding-based coercion that undermines scientific research & innovation.
They are actively trying to destroy higher education.
23% drop in student visas to US in 2025
57% drop from India alone
catastrophic for research and learning, here and abroad
www.insidehighered.com/news/global/...
57% drop from India alone
catastrophic for research and learning, here and abroad
www.insidehighered.com/news/global/...
August 26, 2026 at 12:45 PM
They are actively trying to destroy higher education.
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economic sabotage
culture detonation
bigotry bomb
culture detonation
bigotry bomb
23% drop in student visas to US in 2025
57% drop from India alone
catastrophic for research and learning, here and abroad
www.insidehighered.com/news/global/...
57% drop from India alone
catastrophic for research and learning, here and abroad
www.insidehighered.com/news/global/...
August 26, 2026 at 12:27 PM
economic sabotage
culture detonation
bigotry bomb
culture detonation
bigotry bomb
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Looking forward to catching up with @proftwolf.bsky.social of the @aaup.org and @aft.org to discuss their recent actions to restore science funding, protect academic freedom, and endorse political candidates willing to push back against authoritarian attacks on higher ed. Join us tomorrow, noon CDT.
August 25, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Looking forward to catching up with @proftwolf.bsky.social of the @aaup.org and @aft.org to discuss their recent actions to restore science funding, protect academic freedom, and endorse political candidates willing to push back against authoritarian attacks on higher ed. Join us tomorrow, noon CDT.
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I had a great convo with @proftwolf.bsky.social, president of the American Association of University Professors. He discussed AAUP's endorsement of El-Sayed, the group's plans to make more endorsements this fall, and why universities are a core part of democracy. newrepublic.com/article/2146...
Transcript: Why Professors Got Behind El-Sayed
AAUP President Todd Wolfson says that endorsing El-Sayed and other candidates is part of defending both higher education and democracy.
newrepublic.com
August 25, 2026 at 1:51 PM
I had a great convo with @proftwolf.bsky.social, president of the American Association of University Professors. He discussed AAUP's endorsement of El-Sayed, the group's plans to make more endorsements this fall, and why universities are a core part of democracy. newrepublic.com/article/2146...
Thanks for the discussion @perrybaconjr.bsky.social!
I had a great convo with @proftwolf.bsky.social, president of the American Association of University Professors. He discussed AAUP's endorsement of El-Sayed, the group's plans to make more endorsements this fall, and why universities are a core part of democracy. newrepublic.com/article/2146...
Transcript: Why Professors Got Behind El-Sayed
AAUP President Todd Wolfson says that endorsing El-Sayed and other candidates is part of defending both higher education and democracy.
newrepublic.com
August 25, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Thanks for the discussion @perrybaconjr.bsky.social!
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Target has shown that its leadership can change course. But it still refuses to call for an end to ICE’s occupation of the Twin Cities. Until Target stands with its own community, we’re asking members and allies to shop local instead. shopsmart.aft.org
August 22, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Target has shown that its leadership can change course. But it still refuses to call for an end to ICE’s occupation of the Twin Cities. Until Target stands with its own community, we’re asking members and allies to shop local instead. shopsmart.aft.org
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"Higher education is not a luxury...It expands opportunity. It advances scientific discovery. It educates the people who build our economy. It prepares citizens to govern themselves. And it creates knowledge that no market can produce on its own." - @proftwolf.bsky.social @aaup.org
Who Really Politicized Higher Education? (opinion)
It wasn’t the AAUP.
www.insidehighered.com
August 20, 2026 at 1:27 PM
"Higher education is not a luxury...It expands opportunity. It advances scientific discovery. It educates the people who build our economy. It prepares citizens to govern themselves. And it creates knowledge that no market can produce on its own." - @proftwolf.bsky.social @aaup.org
We didn’t start the 🔥
“Academic workers did not create this crisis. But we intend to fix it by building a system of higher education worthy of this country—affordable & accessible to every qualified student, governed once again by those who teach & learn within it.”
— Todd Wolfson, AAUP president
#academicsky
— Todd Wolfson, AAUP president
#academicsky
Who Really Politicized Higher Education? (opinion)
It wasn’t the AAUP.
www.insidehighered.com
August 20, 2026 at 1:15 PM
We didn’t start the 🔥
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“Academic workers did not create this crisis. But we intend to fix it by building a system of higher education worthy of this country—affordable & accessible to every qualified student, governed once again by those who teach & learn within it.”
— Todd Wolfson, AAUP president
#academicsky
— Todd Wolfson, AAUP president
#academicsky
Who Really Politicized Higher Education? (opinion)
It wasn’t the AAUP.
www.insidehighered.com
August 20, 2026 at 12:55 PM
“Academic workers did not create this crisis. But we intend to fix it by building a system of higher education worthy of this country—affordable & accessible to every qualified student, governed once again by those who teach & learn within it.”
— Todd Wolfson, AAUP president
#academicsky
— Todd Wolfson, AAUP president
#academicsky
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"Professors didn’t choose the battlefield, but we’re no longer willing to pretend we aren’t standing on one."
— Todd Wolfson, AAUP President
— Todd Wolfson, AAUP President
Opinion | What professors gained by winning with El-Sayed
The American Association of University Professors' endorsement, back to school advice and more.
www.washingtonpost.com
August 18, 2026 at 1:54 AM
"Professors didn’t choose the battlefield, but we’re no longer willing to pretend we aren’t standing on one."
— Todd Wolfson, AAUP President
— Todd Wolfson, AAUP President