Update. "Joint Statement on Federal Censorship of American History"
https://www.historians.org/news/aha-oah-joint-statement-on-federal-censorship-of-american-history/

"The American Historical Association (#AHA) and the Organization of American Historians (#OAH) condemn recent efforts to censor historical content on federal government websites, at many public museums, and across a wide swath of government resources…Policies that purge words, phrases, and content that some officials deem suspect on ideological grounds constitute a systemic campaign to distort, manipulate, and erase significant parts of the historical record. Recent directives insidiously prioritize narrow ideology over historical research, historical accuracy, and the actual experiences of Americans.

As the institution chartered by the US Congress for “the promotion of historical studies” and “in the interest of American history, and of history in America,” the American Historical Association must speak out when the nation’s leadership wreaks havoc with that history. So, too, must the OAH, as the organization committed to promoting “excellence in the scholarship, teaching, and presentation of American history.” It is bad enough to forget the past; it is even worse to intentionally deny the public access to what we remember, have documented, and have expended public resources to disseminate."

"To date, 11 organizations have signed on to the statement."

#Censorship #DefendResearch #Takedowns #Trump #USPol #USPolitics

"The #AmericanHistoricalAssociation, the oldest learned society in the United States, has adopted the 'Resolution to Oppose #Scholasticide in #Gaza,' condemning #Israel’s 'intentional effort to comprehensively destroy the Palestinian education system.' We speak to Sherene Seikaly and Barbara Weinstein, two scholars who supported the resolution and helped push for the groundbreaking vote."

https://www.democracynow.org/2025/1/6/aha_scholasticide_resolution_gaza

#AHA #oPt #Palestine #Palestinians @palestine @israel

Congratulations to my fellow members of the #AHA for passing a resolution condemning #Scholasticide in #Gaza on the part of #Israel and over $12 billion of #USA military support.

https://mstdn.ca/@dbattistella/113778372475832957