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WSU has enacted a practice of neutrality on controversial political topics (https://news.wsu.edu/news/2024/09/09/wsu-enacting-practice-of-neutrality-on-controversial-political-topics/). There is no definition of controversial political topics in the statement. There are topics that seem reasonable to many (like the right for marginalized groups to exist or equal rights for all genders) but could be viewed as controversial to others. So, is WSU going to remain neutral if the rights of marginalized groups on campus are threatened?
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As Senate Chair I have asked Provost Riley Tillman and President Schultz to consider the above concern and evaluate the process for articulating exceptions to this statement. One possible tool that could be considered for evaluation of exceptions could include use of the established Equity Lens Toolkit: https://policies.wsu.edu/prf/index/policy-development-review/equity-lens-toolkit/. It is also important to remind community members and faculty regarding the Office of Civil Rights and their role in assessing any current concerns regarding rights and potential infringements: https://ccr.wsu.edu/