1/ Black academics should NOT be threated for teaching anti-racism Women + femmes should NOT be threated for speaking out on sexism/racism
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2/ URM should not be targeted for social justice work online & on campus. Academic freedom is not just a buffer for some (White men).
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3/ Academic freedom comes with responsibilities: academics should use their knowledge for public good; & face consequences for hate speech.
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4/ Academic freedom also means institutions support academics who use voice to promote social justice. Not just when it's convenient. Always
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5/ Institutions benefit from media interviews & social media work by academics.That means equity & diversity considerations to support staff
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6/ Media policies should not simply tell academics what to say/not to say, but clearly show measures & process to protect their safety.
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7/ Institutions have a duty of care, not just on campus, but to support academics & students when media attention leads to harassment.
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8/ Occupational health safety: it's unacceptable to add to mental health issues academics face by leaving them to manage public abuse alone
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9/ Can't reap benefits of having academics raise institutional esteem through public engagement without taking safety & wellbeing seriously.
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10/ Public harassment is not now, nor should it ever be, the price of academic engagement. Fix policies & priorities if you act otherwise.
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