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A new statement published on the AAUP's website identifies four recent trends in political interference in higher education: limiting teaching about race, gender, and sexuality; requiring intellectual and viewpoint diversity statements and surveys; cutting funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts; and weakening faculty rights by eliminating tenure and placing restrictions on collective bargaining. The statement suggests ways for faculty members to mobilize resources and build power through organizing, including increasing government relations capacity, reviewing legislative sessions, and holding governing boards and administrations accountable. The statement also includes talking points and a sample resolution for faculty members to use in discussions and actions against political interference. [Extracted from the article]