Overall Index 41.0 Not MAGA

Organizations

6.8 NOT

University of Colorado Boulder

The University of Colorado Boulder is a public research university in Boulder, Colorado, and the flagship institution of the University of Colorado system. Founded in 1876, it is a member of the Association of American Universities and is known for its strong research programs in aerospace, physics, and environmental sciences.

Website https://www.colorado.edu/

Updated Mar 13, 2026

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Public Statement

Nov 21, 2025

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CU Boulder Faculty Assembly Backs 'Defense Compact' Against Trump Policies

The Boulder Faculty Assembly approved a 'mutual academic defense compact' in late 2024 and 2025, urging the university to resist federal policies from the Trump administration that could impact higher education, specifically targeting pote…

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Associations & Advocacy

Feb 27, 2025

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Membership in AAU and APLU Advocacy Groups

CU Boulder maintains active membership in the Association of American Universities (AAU) and the APLU , organizations that have lobbied against Trump-era travel bans and restrictions on Chinese researchers.

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Policy Action

Oct 13, 2022

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Official Opposition to DACA Rescission

CU Boulder leadership has consistently issued statements and joined amicus briefs supporting DACA and expressing 'deep disappointment' in court rulings that threatened the program, which was a central target of the Trump administration's i…

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Public Statement

Nov 21, 2025

Not MAGA
7 Weight Impact on the score.
95% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

CU Boulder Faculty Assembly Backs 'Defense Compact' Against Trump Policies

The Boulder Faculty Assembly approved a 'mutual academic defense compact' in late 2024 and 2025, urging the university to resist federal policies from the Trump administration that could impact higher education, specifically targeting potential mass deportations and research restrictions.

Notes: The resolution was also backed by the broader CU System Faculty Council.

Agent rationale

This represents a formal institutional body (faculty leadership) taking a direct stance of resistance against the incoming administration's platform, a strong anti-MAGA signal.

Sources

  1. Chalkbeat Colorado (Nov 21, 2025)
  2. Boulder Reporting Lab (Oct 23, 2025)

Associations & Advocacy

Feb 27, 2025

Not MAGA
4 Weight Impact on the score.
95% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Membership in AAU and APLU Advocacy Groups

CU Boulder maintains active membership in the Association of American Universities (AAU) and the APLU, organizations that have lobbied against Trump-era travel bans and restrictions on Chinese researchers.

Agent rationale

Institutional alignment with these advocacy groups, which frequently litigate and lobby against MAGA-aligned federal policies, serves as a proxy for the university's political posture.

Sources

  1. CU Boulder Today (Feb 27, 2025)

Public Statement

Jan 28, 2025

Not MAGA
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90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Research Community Update on Federal Transition

The Research & Innovation Office issued updates in early 2025 regarding the 'federal transition,' expressing concerns about the impact of new administration policies on the 'value of research' and international collaboration.

Agent rationale

The framing of the transition as a risk to be managed rather than an opportunity reflects an institutional misalignment with the incoming administration's rhetoric on federal research oversight.

Sources

  1. CU Boulder Research & Innovation Office (Jan 28, 2025)

Public Statement

Jan 23, 2025

Not MAGA
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92% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Institutional Response to 2025 Executive Orders

In early 2025, CU Boulder issued statements indicating they were evaluating and coordinating resistance to federal executive orders through groups like the Association of American Universities (AAU) to protect international students and research funding.

Agent rationale

The university's proactive stance in 'evaluating' and 'coordinating' against executive orders typically associated with the Trump administration's second term indicates institutional friction with MAGA policies.

Sources

  1. CU Boulder Today (Jan 23, 2025)

Miscellaneous

Sep 23, 2024

Not MAGA
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85% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

American Oversight Investigation into Project 2025 Ties

The watchdog group American Oversight filed records requests for communications from CU Boulder employees associated with Project 2025, highlighting institutional scrutiny of any staff involvement with the MAGA-linked policy blueprint.

Agent rationale

The existence of such investigations and the university's compliance with transparency regarding these ties reflects the political tension between the institution and MAGA-aligned projects.

Sources

  1. American Oversight (Sep 23, 2024)

Entity alignment

Jun 29, 2023

Not MAGA
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Commitment to DEI Following Affirmative Action Ruling

Following the Supreme Court's decision to end affirmative action, Chancellor DiStefano issued a statement reaffirming that 'diversity, equity, and inclusion' remain core values of CU Boulder, despite the legal shift favored by conservative and MAGA-aligned legal groups.

Agent rationale

The university's doubling down on DEI terminology and goals directly opposes the MAGA movement's legislative and cultural push to dismantle DEI programs.

Sources

  1. CU Boulder Today (Jun 29, 2023)

Legal Position

Feb 17, 2023

Neutral
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Board of Regents Expansion of Anti-Discrimination Policy to Political Philosophy

The CU Board of Regents voted unanimously to include 'political philosophy' in its anti-discrimination policy, a move intended to protect intellectual diversity and conservative viewpoints on campus.

Notes: This was seen as a concession to conservative critics who argued the campus was too liberal.

Agent rationale

This is a neutral/balancing signal. While the campus is largely liberal, the governing board took a specific action to protect conservative (including MAGA) speech and thought.

Sources

  1. CU Connections (Feb 17, 2023)

Policy Action

Oct 13, 2022

Not MAGA
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98% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Official Opposition to DACA Rescission

CU Boulder leadership has consistently issued statements and joined amicus briefs supporting DACA and expressing 'deep disappointment' in court rulings that threatened the program, which was a central target of the Trump administration's immigration agenda.

Notes: The university joined a multi-institution amicus brief to the Supreme Court in 2019.

Agent rationale

Support for DACA is a direct policy conflict with the MAGA 'America First' immigration platform.

Sources

  1. CU Boulder Today (Oct 13, 2022)
  2. CU Boulder Today (Oct 11, 2019)

Leadership alignment

Apr 29, 2021

Not MAGA
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90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Faculty Censure of President Mark Kennedy

The Boulder Faculty Assembly voted to censure CU President Mark Kennedy, a former Republican congressman, citing a 'failure of leadership' regarding diversity and inclusion. Kennedy's appointment was originally seen as a move toward a more conservative administration.

Notes: Kennedy eventually resigned in 2021.

Agent rationale

The internal rejection of a conservative-leaning leader by the faculty body demonstrates the institution's prevailing anti-MAGA/liberal alignment.

Sources

  1. CU Boulder Today (Apr 29, 2021)

Policy Action

Jun 18, 2020

Not MAGA
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95% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Implementation of Anti-Racism and DEI Action Plan

In 2020, the Chancellor announced 'immediate actions for change' to advance anti-racism and DEI, including mandatory training and curriculum reviews, which are policy areas frequently criticized by MAGA proponents.

Agent rationale

Mandatory DEI initiatives are a primary cultural flashpoint where CU Boulder aligns with progressive/anti-MAGA values.

Sources

  1. Office of the Chancellor (Jun 18, 2020)
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