APA joined a group of more than 90 professional and higher education organizations in a statement committing to transparent intellectual inquiry, academic excellence, free speech, and civil discourse (PDF, 55KB)opens in new window, all of which are hallmarks for the field of psychology. The statement also calls on government, at all levels, to be a partner in this commitment. This effort comes as numerous states have either passed or are considering legislation to limit the type of debate on college and university campuses.
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