Ben S. Pollock

“The State offers no law to support the argument that a little coercive religious indoctrination is fine” - Timothy L. Brooks, chief judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas

“An Awkward Salute to Black History Month” in the @arkansas965 newsletter "Uncle Al called himself George, insisting everyone call him George as a nickname. He took that further, calling all males in earshot George." By George, a Two-Way Sobriquet benpollock.com/brick/2026/02/…

"We don’t yet have a confirmed count of how many of the Ten Commandments that Donald Trump has broken, but he brazenly has busted all Seven Cardinal Sins. The rest of us should use the motivation the Seven give us." Go and Din Some More benpollock.com/brick/2026/01/… via @BenSPollock

"When decisions are made based on external pressures rather than scholarly merit and institutional values, we jeopardize the core principles that define our university." Backing Off Deanship Shows Vulnerability arkansas965.org/2026/01/20/law… via @Arkansas965

“Sanders should’ve ecumenically expanded her order to also dub Dec. 26, as it falls this year, as the 12th day of Hanukkah.” How Presumptive Thou Art benpollock.com/brick/2025/12/…

"Ten Commandments Displays on Campus Spark Debate from @uarkansas Community" quotes statements by @hershelh and @benspollock of @arkansas965 chapter of @arkeducation division of @neatoday . uatrav.com/news/article_a… via @uatrav

The @UArkansas has no obligation to follow a law that contravenes the Constitution & undermines our liberties, @Arkansas965 proclaims in unanimous vote opposing Act 573 on mass posting of Ten Commandments. Posting of Commandments Plainly Unconstitutional arkansas965.org/2025/11/01/pos…

"The 10th Commandment in the Exodus 20:17 version warns against coveting 'thy neighbor’s ass,' killing the party-hardy mood of students. ..." News item: “@UArkansas Rolls Out Ten Commandments Displays” Top Ten List of Top Ten Commandments benpollock.com/brick/2025/10/…

"We are beginning to install the posters … under Act 573 of 2025. Right now, we're assessing the wall structures to determine what type of fasteners are required.” - UA spokesman John Thomas U of A Preparing to Hang Ten Commandments Posters in Classrooms 5newsonline.com/article/news/l…

At a school as wealthy as the University of Arkansas, … no employee should be forced to depend on SNAP benefits, student loans or the generosity of a loved one to survive. UA graduate teaching assistants need more nwa.pressreader.com/article/282029…

"Employment pressure is proving to be a key MAGA weapon in the Deconstruction Era." Eggshells benpollock.com/brick/2025/09/… via @BenSPollock

"Politically, here in Arkansas, we are witnessing a coordinated effort to devalue our profession and undermine public education and higher education, the very cornerstone of our democracy." More Than a Day Off: Our Legacy and Our Future arkansas965.org/2025/09/02/our… via @Arkansas965

“With the 21st century GOP’s mix of truth and deceit, concealment and transparency, crime and punishment, spirituality and apostasy, I’m sure MAGA would approve of the coinage of Deconstruction.” The Deconstruction Era benpollock.com/brick/2025/08/… via @BenSPollock

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"I am sure you are here celebrating the 97th birthday of Che Guevara. Unlike another birthday event elsewhere today. ... Every day since Jan. 20, I have exhausted my allotment of cuss words. It keeps getting worse." Local Labor Rallies on 'No Kings Day' arkansas965.org/2025/06/17/no-…

The @UArkansas Faculty Senate voted Wednesday to oppose a new state law that directs displays of the Ten Commandments in all state and local government buildings, including every public school and college classroom. The vote was 21-13 with 2 abstentions. nwaonline.com/news/2025/may/…

"Let us use our voices and our votes to protect public education. ... Let us demand fair labor practices. ... Let us extend our solidarity to immigrant communities. ..." - @Hershelh #maydaystrong May Day 2025: Rights under Siege arkansas965.org/2025/05/03/may… via @Arkansas965

UA confirms five students’ visas restored (Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette), May 02, 2025 nwa.pressreader.com/article/281749…

The @UArkansas "will continue to monitor the situation." 2 University of Arkansas Students Regain Visa Status after DHS Termination nwahomepage.com/news/2-univers…

"McCafferty’s ruling does apply to entities receiving federal funding that employ or contract with the @NEAToday or its members." Fortunately, @UArkansas employs @arkansas965 members. Trio of Rulings Freezes Trump's Anti-DEI Directives for Schools politi.co/42UL8IW