Todd Wolfson
@proftwolf.bsky.social
President of American Association of University Professors, VP of American Federation of Teachers, Professor at Rutgers University, Dad, Against Fascism!
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December 27, 2025 at 2:47 AM
I love Philadelphia
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Rather than heeding calls for a fair and transparent process, the UVA Board of Visitors rushed the appointment of a new university president with little meaningful faculty input. It's an affront to the entire UVA community. Read my & @proftwolf.bsky.social's statement ⬇️
www.aft.org/press-releas...
www.aft.org/press-releas...
AAUP and AFT Presidents Slam UVA Board of Visitors for Rushed Appointment of New President
WASHINGTON—AAUP President Todd Wolfson and AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement in response to the University of Virginia Board of Visitors naming of a new president today:
www.aft.org
December 20, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Rather than heeding calls for a fair and transparent process, the UVA Board of Visitors rushed the appointment of a new university president with little meaningful faculty input. It's an affront to the entire UVA community. Read my & @proftwolf.bsky.social's statement ⬇️
www.aft.org/press-releas...
www.aft.org/press-releas...
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@rweingarten.bsky.social and @proftwolf.bsky.social statement on rushed and opaque appointment process for new University of Virginia president:
"This undermines the legitimacy of today’s appointment that will continue to be challenged in the coming months."
www.aft.org/press-releas...
"This undermines the legitimacy of today’s appointment that will continue to be challenged in the coming months."
www.aft.org/press-releas...
AAUP and AFT Presidents Slam UVA Board of Visitors for Rushed Appointment of New President
WASHINGTON—AAUP President Todd Wolfson and AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement in response to the University of Virginia Board of Visitors naming of a new president today:
www.aft.org
December 20, 2025 at 12:29 AM
@rweingarten.bsky.social and @proftwolf.bsky.social statement on rushed and opaque appointment process for new University of Virginia president:
"This undermines the legitimacy of today’s appointment that will continue to be challenged in the coming months."
www.aft.org/press-releas...
"This undermines the legitimacy of today’s appointment that will continue to be challenged in the coming months."
www.aft.org/press-releas...
The Board of Visitors at University of Virginia should be ashamed
“Today’s rushed appointment of Scott Beardsley as University of Virginia president by UVA’s Board of Visitors, with little meaningful faculty input, is an affront to the entire UVA community in a time of crisis.”
— joint statement from
@proftwolf.bsky.social & @rweingarten.bsky.social
— joint statement from
@proftwolf.bsky.social & @rweingarten.bsky.social
Rushed UVA Presidential Appointment an Affront
Rather than heeding calls to pause the search until a fair and transparent process can be initiated, the board regrettably chose to push through an appointment without a duly constituted membership. T...
www.aaup.org
December 20, 2025 at 12:03 AM
The Board of Visitors at University of Virginia should be ashamed
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How are AFT & @aaup.org standing up for higher ed? @proftwolf.bsky.social explains just a few ways:
✅We went to court to protect research funding
✅We're standing up for loan forgiveness & student loan borrowers
✅We're organizing with students & communities to build power
✅We beat back loyalty oaths
✅We went to court to protect research funding
✅We're standing up for loan forgiveness & student loan borrowers
✅We're organizing with students & communities to build power
✅We beat back loyalty oaths
December 10, 2025 at 9:08 PM
How are AFT & @aaup.org standing up for higher ed? @proftwolf.bsky.social explains just a few ways:
✅We went to court to protect research funding
✅We're standing up for loan forgiveness & student loan borrowers
✅We're organizing with students & communities to build power
✅We beat back loyalty oaths
✅We went to court to protect research funding
✅We're standing up for loan forgiveness & student loan borrowers
✅We're organizing with students & communities to build power
✅We beat back loyalty oaths
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Right, @ProfTWolf.bsky.social. Colleges and universities offer a space where all students can engage in civil discourse and discussion. Student protests make us look at our country as a whole, and at the decisions we're making as a country. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
College students less comfortable expressing beliefs after Kirk death
Experts expressed both concern and encouragement at the findings of the survey, which was conducted in the weeks after Kirk's assassination.
www.usatoday.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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Right, @ProfTWolf.bsky.social. Colleges and universities offer a space where all students can engage in civil discourse and discussion. Student protests make us look at our country as a whole, and at the decisions we're making as a country. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
College students less comfortable expressing beliefs after Kirk death
Experts expressed both concern and encouragement at the findings of the survey, which was conducted in the weeks after Kirk's assassination.
www.usatoday.com
December 10, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Right, @ProfTWolf.bsky.social. Colleges and universities offer a space where all students can engage in civil discourse and discussion. Student protests make us look at our country as a whole, and at the decisions we're making as a country. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
Right now: I'm watching a stream of University of Nebraska Board, as AAUP/AFT members & community fight austerity cuts. And, I'm watching thousands congregate at UVA to stop a billionaire takeover. And in a meeting to discuss our court win @ UCLA. Higher Ed resistance is leading! @aaup.org @aft.org
December 5, 2025 at 6:32 PM
We stand with AAUP University of Nebraska-Lincoln!!
AAUP University of Nebraska - Lincoln is packing the Board of Regents meeting RIGHT NOW to say no to a $27.5 million budget cut and to the closure of 4 academic programs!
Catch the livestream of the meeting and the testimonies of organized UNL higher ed workers here👇
nebraska.edu/news-and-eve...
Catch the livestream of the meeting and the testimonies of organized UNL higher ed workers here👇
nebraska.edu/news-and-eve...
December 5, 2025 at 5:35 PM
We stand with AAUP University of Nebraska-Lincoln!!
Hivemind: Did others get the email about the class action lawsuit against Anthropic for stealing our manuscripts for their AI machine? I would love to hear how others are approaching this...
December 5, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Hivemind: Did others get the email about the class action lawsuit against Anthropic for stealing our manuscripts for their AI machine? I would love to hear how others are approaching this...
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Carney’s deal with Danielle Smith is the sellout of the century: scrapping climate legislation for a pipeline that will never be built.
We need powerlines, not pipelines. Our path is through climate leadership & building good jobs in the clean economy.
We need powerlines, not pipelines. Our path is through climate leadership & building good jobs in the clean economy.
November 28, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Carney’s deal with Danielle Smith is the sellout of the century: scrapping climate legislation for a pipeline that will never be built.
We need powerlines, not pipelines. Our path is through climate leadership & building good jobs in the clean economy.
We need powerlines, not pipelines. Our path is through climate leadership & building good jobs in the clean economy.
That’s right and we are gonna fight for free public higher ed, and end to student debt, an end to contingent and a new compact that prioritizes academic freedom, freedom of speech, shared governance and the right to assembly & protest on campus! JOIN US!
@aaup.org
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@aaup.org
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Professors Launch PAC to Fight Back Against Trump’s Attacks
The American Association of University Professors, a union whose members are fighting policies from the Trump administration and GOP Congress, launched a PAC this week to spend in federal elections.
news.bgov.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
That’s right and we are gonna fight for free public higher ed, and end to student debt, an end to contingent and a new compact that prioritizes academic freedom, freedom of speech, shared governance and the right to assembly & protest on campus! JOIN US!
@aaup.org
news.bgov.com/bloomberg-go...
@aaup.org
news.bgov.com/bloomberg-go...
Professors launch a PAC. That’s right and we are gonna fight for free public higher ed, and end to student debt, an end to contingent and a new compact that prioritizes academic freedom, freedom of speech and the right to assembly on campus! JOIN US!
www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa...
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November 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Professors launch a PAC. That’s right and we are gonna fight for free public higher ed, and end to student debt, an end to contingent and a new compact that prioritizes academic freedom, freedom of speech and the right to assembly on campus! JOIN US!
www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa...
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I love this quote about Marc Rowan:
“I kind of yearn,” Mr. Nassirian said, “for the gilded age when billionaires satisfied their extracurricular interests by collecting Fabergé eggs and prized ponies.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
“I kind of yearn,” Mr. Nassirian said, “for the gilded age when billionaires satisfied their extracurricular interests by collecting Fabergé eggs and prized ponies.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
Wealthy People Have Always Shaped Universities. This Time Is Different.
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:20 PM
I love this quote about Marc Rowan:
“I kind of yearn,” Mr. Nassirian said, “for the gilded age when billionaires satisfied their extracurricular interests by collecting Fabergé eggs and prized ponies.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
“I kind of yearn,” Mr. Nassirian said, “for the gilded age when billionaires satisfied their extracurricular interests by collecting Fabergé eggs and prized ponies.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
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“Students, faculty, and staff are the ones stepping up to defend their institutions and higher education, while administrators run for cover.” -- @proftwolf.bsky.social on the what the AAUP v. Trump win means for the University of California.✊ @aaup.org @ucaft.bsky.social @uc-faculty.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 12:32 AM
“Students, faculty, and staff are the ones stepping up to defend their institutions and higher education, while administrators run for cover.” -- @proftwolf.bsky.social on the what the AAUP v. Trump win means for the University of California.✊ @aaup.org @ucaft.bsky.social @uc-faculty.bsky.social
What word describes this behavior by the Federal Government and their quasi secret police force?
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TikTok video by The Charlotte Observer
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November 19, 2025 at 3:19 PM
What word describes this behavior by the Federal Government and their quasi secret police force?
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8U1QPvS/
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8U1QPvS/
More evidence that they HATE us and they hate working families. It’s a grift
www.newsweek.com/trump-disman...
www.newsweek.com/trump-disman...
Trump dismantles Education Department, here's what happens to student loans
Six newly signed agreements represent the most sweeping transfer of the department’s responsibilities in its 45-year history.
www.newsweek.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:53 PM
More evidence that they HATE us and they hate working families. It’s a grift
www.newsweek.com/trump-disman...
www.newsweek.com/trump-disman...
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IF YOU LIVE IN TN-07, WHAT IS YOUR PLAN TO VOTE???
Early voting is open NOW through Nov 26th.
Election day is Dec 2nd.
The numbers to a Behn victory are there...but only if we Get Out The Vote!
#AftynFTW
@standupforscience.bsky.social
Get in the fight: www.standupforscience.net/tennesseans-...
Early voting is open NOW through Nov 26th.
Election day is Dec 2nd.
The numbers to a Behn victory are there...but only if we Get Out The Vote!
#AftynFTW
@standupforscience.bsky.social
Get in the fight: www.standupforscience.net/tennesseans-...
SUFS Supports Aftyn Behn for TN-07 — STAND UP FOR SCIENCE
The Stand Up For Science movement is growing because of you. Let's get more momentum going!
www.standupforscience.net
November 19, 2025 at 11:48 AM
IF YOU LIVE IN TN-07, WHAT IS YOUR PLAN TO VOTE???
Early voting is open NOW through Nov 26th.
Election day is Dec 2nd.
The numbers to a Behn victory are there...but only if we Get Out The Vote!
#AftynFTW
@standupforscience.bsky.social
Get in the fight: www.standupforscience.net/tennesseans-...
Early voting is open NOW through Nov 26th.
Election day is Dec 2nd.
The numbers to a Behn victory are there...but only if we Get Out The Vote!
#AftynFTW
@standupforscience.bsky.social
Get in the fight: www.standupforscience.net/tennesseans-...
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AAUP TV — WEDS, NOV 19 @ 7 PM ET!
Veena Dubal, AAUP General Counsel, and Todd Wolfson, AAUP President, will discuss the historic victory in AAUP v. Trump and what it means for the UC system & higher ed!
@proftwolf.bsky.social
@veenadubal.bsky.social
Tune in on IG or YouTube (link in thread)!
Veena Dubal, AAUP General Counsel, and Todd Wolfson, AAUP President, will discuss the historic victory in AAUP v. Trump and what it means for the UC system & higher ed!
@proftwolf.bsky.social
@veenadubal.bsky.social
Tune in on IG or YouTube (link in thread)!
November 19, 2025 at 12:35 AM
AAUP TV — WEDS, NOV 19 @ 7 PM ET!
Veena Dubal, AAUP General Counsel, and Todd Wolfson, AAUP President, will discuss the historic victory in AAUP v. Trump and what it means for the UC system & higher ed!
@proftwolf.bsky.social
@veenadubal.bsky.social
Tune in on IG or YouTube (link in thread)!
Veena Dubal, AAUP General Counsel, and Todd Wolfson, AAUP President, will discuss the historic victory in AAUP v. Trump and what it means for the UC system & higher ed!
@proftwolf.bsky.social
@veenadubal.bsky.social
Tune in on IG or YouTube (link in thread)!
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WE WON!!!
The US District Court for the Northern District of California has issued a preliminary injunction in AAUP et al v. Trump et al (the wall to wall union lawsuit challenging the administration’s unlawful use of Title VI to reshape the University of California system.
Read the order here:
The US District Court for the Northern District of California has issued a preliminary injunction in AAUP et al v. Trump et al (the wall to wall union lawsuit challenging the administration’s unlawful use of Title VI to reshape the University of California system.
Read the order here:
democracyforward.org
November 16, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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NEW: Jenna Norton, an NIH employee who is openly critical of Trump & RFK Jr, has been put on "non-disciplinary" administrative leave. She says the administration is trying to "scare and silence me." An HHS official, asked to comment, called her a radical leftist.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
N.I.H. Worker Who Criticized Trump Health Policies Says She Is on Administrative Leave
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:56 AM
NEW: Jenna Norton, an NIH employee who is openly critical of Trump & RFK Jr, has been put on "non-disciplinary" administrative leave. She says the administration is trying to "scare and silence me." An HHS official, asked to comment, called her a radical leftist.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
That is right @psuaaup.bsky.social
“[The decision] forces the university to respect the concept of shared governance...It’s a reminder to the university that they can’t simply make arbitrary administrative decisions without involving the faculty.”
— Bill Knight, President of AAUP Portland State University
@psuaaup.bsky.social
— Bill Knight, President of AAUP Portland State University
@psuaaup.bsky.social
Portland State Ordered to Reinstate Some Laid-Off Faculty
An independent arbitrator ordered Portland State University to reinstate 10 faculty members after determining the university violated its collective bargaining agreement with the Portland State Univer...
www.insidehighered.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:15 AM
That is right @psuaaup.bsky.social
Tonight at 7p et @chenjerai.bsky.social and I are doing @aaup.org TV to discuss building a broad and militant coalition fighting for the future of higher education. Join us!
November 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Tonight at 7p et @chenjerai.bsky.social and I are doing @aaup.org TV to discuss building a broad and militant coalition fighting for the future of higher education. Join us!