Is David Klein of CSUN using tax-payer resources to promote extremist agenda?

As documented by the Amcha Initiative,  Prof. David Klein Cal State Northridge has been using the CSUN name and resources to promote his personal political agenda. Klein has been using his University email and website to endorse political candidates, solicit donations for them and to promote boycotts against Israel.  Using state resources gives the appearance of imprimateur from the University.   Klein may be in violation not only of CSU guidelines but the California Educational Code, as well.
 

From the website of the General Counsel of the California State University System:

          Misuse of the CSU name

It is inappropriate to use the CSU name without the written permission of the institution for any purpose, including:

• Designating a business, social, political, religious or other organization;
• Claiming an affiliation or endorsement of the California State University, where none exists;
• Advertising any meeting or activity that has the purpose of supporting or opposing any strike, lockout, boycott, or political, religious, sociological or economic activity; and

Any other commercial purpose.

Consequences for Misuse of the CSU Name

The California State University strives to resolve any misuse of its name by first bringing the situation to the attention of the individual/business and requesting immediate correction. If that fails, or in the first instance in egregious situations, the CSU will take legal action to protect its name, which can result in civil and/or criminal penalties including:

• Money damages or fines
• Injunctive relief
• Criminal charges
• Seizure of infringing merchandise
• Attorneys' fees

As California taxpayers, how do you feel about David Klein using state resources to push an extremist personal political agenda? Speech might be free, but bandwidth is not. The CSU Board of Trustees can be reached here.

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