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Nov 7, 2025 Students Rise Up (network) organized coordinated protests at over 100 US campuses against federal higher-education policies Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
Students and faculty protested funding conditions tied to ideological alignment, demanding protections for transgender and international students against federal pressure.
Independently corroborated by1 independent news desk
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- Students and faculty at over 100 US universities stage coordinated day of action against Trump administration's higher education policies — On November 7, 2025, students, faculty, and staff at more than 100 US campuses organized a nationwide day of protest against the Trump administration's assault on higher education. Protesters opposed the administration's "compact" offering federal funding in exchange for ideological alignment, called for protection of transgender and international students, demanded fair wages and divestment from weapons manufacturers, and targeted billionaire Marc Rowan's influence over education policy. Organizers announced plans for escalating strikes culminating in May Day 2026 and a general strike in May 2028.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 42 – 2025-11-01–2025-11-07
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Aug 1, 2025 Ryan Walters announced a MAGA-aligned loyalty test for out-of-state teachers Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
A politically branded credentialing test for teachers based on state of origin undermines professional standards and academic freedom.
Independently corroborated by7 independent news desks
Associated Press · PBS · Time · The Hill · Fox News · The Guardian · The Daily Beast
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- Oklahoma schools chief announces MAGA loyalty test for teachers from other states — Oklahoma Schools Chief Ryan Walters announced that Oklahoma will be the first state to require teachers from "liberal-leaning states" to pass an "America First Test" developed in partnership with conservative think tank PragerU. The test will cover American history, civics, and "common sense" to ensure teachers do not "indoctrinate" students with a "liberal agenda." Walters stated that teachers from "woke states" will not be allowed to teach in Oklahoma without passing the test.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 28 – 2025-07-26–2025-08-01
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