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Statement on the National Call to Action Issued by the US Secretary of Education
Statement on the National Call to Action Issued by the US Secretary of Education
We call on Secretary McMahon and all readers of her letter to stand with us in support of this vital knowledge and for the funding it deserves.
July 8, 2026 Update
July 8, 2026 Update
ACLS President Joy Connolly shares an update on our litigation and lessons learned about advocating for the humanities and social sciences.
ACLS Statement on OMB Proposal for Federal Science Research Grants
ACLS Statement on OMB Proposal for Federal Science Research Grants
The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) stands in solidarity with members of the science community in strongly opposing the Office of Management and Budget’s proposal for new criteria and process for federal funding for scientific research.
June 10, 2026 Update
June 10, 2026 Update
ACLS President Joy Connolly addresses the latest attacks on humanistic knowledge on the federal and state levels.
May 13, 2026 Update
May 13, 2026 Update
ACLS President Joy Connolly shares the favorable ruling in our lawsuit on behalf of the NEH grants cancelled in April 2025.
ACLS Joins AHA Amicus Brief in Support of Foreign Scholars
ACLS Joins AHA Amicus Brief in Support of Foreign Scholars
ACLS has signed on to an amicus brief filed by the American Historical Association in support of Harvard University’s lawsuit against the federal government over the university’s ability to host foreign scholars and students.
Statement on White House Review of Smithsonian Institution Museums
Statement on White House Review of Smithsonian Institution Museums
ACLS stands in firm opposition to the latest directive by the White House forcing Smithsonian Institution museums to subject their presentation of American history to government review.
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All Advocacy News
Read more statements and advocacy efforts from ACLS, our member societies, and community.
Statement on the National Call to Action Issued by the US Secretary of Education
We call on Secretary McMahon and all readers of her letter to stand with us in support of this vital knowledge and for the funding it deserves.
July 8, 2026 Update
ACLS President Joy Connolly shares an update on our litigation and lessons learned about advocating for the humanities and social sciences.
ACLS Statement on OMB Proposal for Federal Science Research Grants
The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) stands in solidarity with members of the science community in strongly opposing the Office of Management and Budget’s proposal for new criteria and process for federal funding for scientific research.
June 10, 2026 Update
ACLS President Joy Connolly addresses the latest attacks on humanistic knowledge on the federal and state levels.
May 13, 2026 Update
ACLS President Joy Connolly shares the favorable ruling in our lawsuit on behalf of the NEH grants cancelled in April 2025.
ACLS Joins AHA Amicus Brief in Support of Foreign Scholars
ACLS has signed on to an amicus brief filed by the American Historical Association in support of Harvard University’s lawsuit against the federal government over the university’s ability to host foreign scholars and students.
Statement on White House Review of Smithsonian Institution Museums
ACLS stands in firm opposition to the latest directive by the White House forcing Smithsonian Institution museums to subject their presentation of American history to government review.
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Read more statements and advocacy efforts from ACLS, our member societies, and community.
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