Religious Studies Matters. Expertise Matters. Both Are Under Attack Right Now.

As AAR members, we find ourselves in the middle of a coordinated and relentless attack on civil society, institutions, law, and the very notion of expertise. Fear for self and others, self-censorship amidst uncertain legal interpretations, and frustration amidst the lack of institutional responses or resistance to the harmful changes are understandable reactions.  I have heard from some of our members: What is AAR doing? Is there anything we can do, collectively?