Firing Back: Ward Churchill v. University of Colorado
August 4, 2007 on 2:14 am | In Act NowIn a time when our basic civil and human rights are endangered it is critical to resist those who would have us believe that the current state of affairs is inevitable. We cannot allow ourselves to be silenced.
We do not believe the University of Colorado fired Ward Churchill because of so-called “research misconduct.” The attack on Ward Churchill is part of a larger effort to silence criticism of government policies and to discredit alternative, particularly Indigenous, histories and perspectives; an attack spearheaded by neoconservative groups like Lynne Cheney’s American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA). For more on CU President Hank Brown’s ties to ACTA, see wardchurchill.net/files/cu_acta_ad.pdf.
There are many fronts in the struggle to preserve access to truth and the freedom to think and speak critically. In addition to whatever avenues you are already pursuing to redress injustice, we urge you to support Ward Churchill’s lawsuit against the University of Colorado.
For background and updates, visit the Ward Churchill Solidarity Network (WCSN) website at www.wardchurchill.net.
Ways to help:
* Send donations for legal expenses to:
WCSN
PO Box 20035
Boulder, CO 80308
Make checks payable to: David LaneAttorney David Lane is generously contributing his time and talents. Donations will be placed in a trust account and used only for legal expenses such as filing fees, depositions, etc.
- Volunteer in legal, educational, or fundraising efforts:
E-mail: info@wardchurchill.net- Have your organization or institution sponsor a talk by Ward Churchill:
E-mail wardspeaks@gmail.com- Spread the word and forward this e-mail to your networks.
In solidarity,
Kathleen Cleaver and Natsu Taylor Saito
Supported by strong and committed women including Pam Africa, Carrie Dann, Jennifer Harbury, Yuri Kochiyama, Cynthia McKinney, Pearl Means, Lynne Stewart, Haunani-Kay Trask, Sharon Venne, and many others in the struggle for justice.
