Emerson College's transparent disclosure of campaign finance details and its report of zero lobbying activity indicate a commitment to political openness and a lack of support for authoritarian agendas. This aligns with progressive values of accountability and non-engagement in dubious political financing practices.

Emerson College Profile: Summary • OpenSecrets

Emerson College's integration of advanced technologies such as text-to-web polling and incorporation of online panels positions the institution as a leader in modernizing political polling. This innovative approach leverages technology to improve accuracy and inclusivity, directly benefiting democratic processes.

Emerson College Redefines Political Polling Landscape

The unionization of Resident Assistants at Emerson College reflects a progressive move towards protecting labor rights and improving working conditions for student workers. The successful vote, in the face of resistance from college officials and what has been perceived as union-busting tactics, underscores the growing influence of organized labor as a counterforce to authoritarian practices. This development promotes anti-fascist and pro-worker values by empowering marginalized student workers in a traditionally underrepresented sector.

How RAs at Emerson became the latest undergrads to unionize - Boston.com

Emerson College's lobbying activity is documented through a profile on OpenSecrets. While the institution engages in political behavior by seeking to influence policy, there is no evidence from the available data that its efforts back authoritarian or fascist policies. Hence, a neutral score is assigned under the 'Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts' category.

Emerson College Profile: Lobbying • OpenSecrets

Emerson College's commitment to conducting an NLRB secret ballot election for the union request demonstrates a clear support for the labor rights of Resident Assistants. This process enhances democratic worker representation and aligns with anti-authoritarian, progressive labor practices.

Emerson College Statement on Resident Assistant Union Request

The refusal to engage with the unionization efforts and the subsequent protest indicate a dismissive attitude towards collective worker action and democratic participation, undermining public and political engagement.

Emerson College Resident Assistants Move to Unionize

The unionization effort by Emerson's resident assistants reflects a proactive stance on labor rights and human dignity. The move seeks to address wage inequities, ensure fair working conditions, and reduce the power imbalance between staff and administration. Such actions are aligned with pro-worker values and counter authoritarian labor practices, contributing positively to a broader anti-fascist agenda.

Emerson resident assistants file to unionize

This event demonstrates a strong push by worker groups for improved labor rights and conditions. The resident assistants are challenging longstanding practices by asserting their right to fair compensation and a structured role, aligning with anti-authoritarian, pro-worker values. Their efforts to unionize support fair labor practices and mitigate top-down management structures that can contribute to authoritarian workplace cultures.

Emerson College RAs plan to unionize

The published guidelines aim to ensure that political engagements are carried out in personal capacities without leveraging college resources, thereby maintaining the institution's neutral stance and compliance with tax-exempt regulations. This approach supports democratic participation while avoiding official entanglement in partisan politics, which is viewed positively from an anti-fascist, progressive perspective.

Political Activity Guidelines