While the audience of this statement is for those in the US, it has usefulness in Canadian and international contexts, at the very least to understand the current political situation in the US. As is apparent from news reports and others outlets, the US political situation is in upheaval, with the outcome of the US national election in November in doubt. The ramification of an authoritarian Republican presidency will be dire for marginalized communities, immigrants, and people of colour, the knock-on effect of which will be wide-ranging. As a community, we need to stand against the rise of authoritarianism at all levels.

The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) is the parent organization of the International Writing Centers Association (IWCA). Here is the statement as a PDF.

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September 12, 2024
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