Across the country, faculty, staff, and students are experiencing dire consequences of the Trump administration’s attacks on higher education.

Lifesaving research conducted by many of our members that gives hope to cancer patients and offers the possibility of new treatments for diabetes, Alzheimer’s and other diseases that affect millions of Americans is now threatened by cuts and policies that slash crucial scientific inquiry.

Federal funding is at risk of evaporating for educational institutions that teach accurate history and lessons about slavery, diversity and inclusion, among other efforts. This action by the administration, which the AFT is fighting in the courts, will do a disservice to students and ultimately the nation by weakening schools as portals to opportunity and incubators for creative, innovative and critical thinking.

We know many of you are experiencing firsthand the impact of the myriad attacks the Trump administration is launching. To keep fighting, we need to hear your stories.