University Censorship Silences Lab Trauma, Free Speech Fight
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Resources & Recommendations
Organizations & Institutions
- Understood - A nonprofit dedicated to supporting people with learning and thinking differences.
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Madeleine's alma mater, against which she won a free speech lawsuit for censoring her social media posts about animal research.
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) - The primary funder of animal research in the United States, against which Madeleine also won a free speech lawsuit for censorship.
- Animal Legal Defense Fund - A nonprofit animal law group that took on Madeleine's free speech case against the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
- Justify - A nonprofit co-founded by Madeleine Krasno that helps current and former research professionals process their experiences, reclaim their voices, and drive a more ethical, human-focused future in science.
People Mentioned
- Nathan Friedman (Co-President and Chief Marketing Officer at Understood) - Host of the podcast.
- Madeleine Krasno (Founder of Justify) - The main guest, discussing her experiences and advocacy.
Websites & Online Resources
- whenwejustify.org - The official website for Justify, where listeners can learn more about their work and sign up for their newsletter.
- Justify Social Media Channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook) - Platforms where Justify can be found at the handle "@whenwejustify".
- Madeleine Krasno Social Media - Madeleine's personal social media presence, where she can be found by her name.
Other Resources
- Washington Post feature - An article that covered Madeleine's National Institutes of Health case, attracting public comments.