Sign the Declaration to #DefendResearch Against U.S. Government Censorship to publicly condemn and resist the censorship of academic research. Join over 4500+ signatories and share with your networks.

Write a Letter to the Editor to broaden public awareness of what is at stake! 

Contact your elected officials to demand that they fight censorship. Use our call script and background information to help you make your case.

 Participate in the SJSU King Library OA25 Conference, which builds on the Declaration to #DefendResearch (see #1) to provide researchers, librarians, publishers, research administrators, and concerned citizens with a chance to share their experiences and strategies in addressing and countering government censorship in the research process. Learn more and submit a proposal here by July 15, 2025 at 5 PM PDT.

Tell your story by providing a testimonial explaining the impact of censorship on your work and the broader community. 

Support instances of resistance to U.S. government censorship and promote venues for scholars to share, safeguard, and preserve their work, beyond the reach of censorship.

View a list of public statements supporting research and higher education against threats from the Trump administration. Suggest a resource to include.