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Social and Political Concerns
2008
Background
Established in 1988 as the Committee on Social and Political Issues. Current name adopted in 1992.
Responsibilities
The Advisory Committee on Social and Political Concerns recommends to the Executive Committee policies concerning official responses by the Executive Committee to such issues as (a) political pressures affecting the ability of linguists to pursue their research and (b) legislation concerning language or linguistic rights. The Committee also brings to the attention of the Executive Committee social or political issues that they should be aware of. The Committee may be called upon by the Executive Committee to draft responses or position papers on specific issues or to initiate inquiries. The Committee should keep in mind that such responses and position papers, once approved by the Executive Committee and/or endorsed by the membership, will be in the public domain and may be widely circulated on the web and in the press. A subcommittee may be established from time to time by the Executive Committee to monitor and consult with government and other agencies on specific social and political issues.
Selected Projects and Activities
Prepared Amicus brief for Supreme Court case regarding English Only.
Membership
At least 6 members, serving staggered three-year terms.
Committee Members (all terms run through the end of the year in parentheses)
Peter Tiersma, Chair, Loyola Law School (2008)
Susan Ehrlich, York University (2010)
Bill Frawley, U Mary Washington (2010)
Naomi Nagy, University of New Hampshire (2009)
Paul Newman, Indiana University (2009)
Andrea Stiasny (student member), Oakland University (2008)
