Applaud Humanities Advocates for Fighting Trump’s Cuts

We stand with the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Oregon Council for the Humanities for taking bold legal action to defend access to arts, culture, and public education in every corner of America.

By suing the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), these advocates are standing up against a sweeping and unlawful attempt to dismantle the National Endowment for the Humanities and slash funding to local programs that inspire learning, foster dialogue, and preserve our shared history.

This lawsuit challenges the administration’s unconstitutional effort to override Congress and shut down a decades-long federal-state partnership that supports humanities programming in all 50 states. From libraries and museums to classrooms and cultural centers, these funds uplift communities, celebrate diversity, and strengthen our democracy.

The humanities matter — especially as we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. We applaud these organizations for taking action and urge the courts to restore vital funding that supports education, engagement, and the American story itself.

Add your name to thank these brave defenders of the humanities and stand against political censorship and cultural erasure.