As Texas Christian University gears up for its first week of the fall semester, one professor is attracting attention from a growing number of Tarrant County conservatives, including elected officials.
Alexandra Edwards, an English instructor in the university’s AddRan College of Liberal Arts, is under fire for her posts on social media, where she often writes about anarchism, anti-racism, white supremacy and Christian nationalism. A self-proclaimed anarchist, Edwards, 39, is entering her fourth year of teaching at TCU.
“I am a target for harassment because I’m an anti-fascist,” Edwards said. “People have sought out instances of me expressing ideas that they find objectionable, like being a police abolitionist.”
Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare, County Commissioner Manny Ramirez and conservative activists across the county have criticized Edwards’ stance on issues such as police funding and regulation. Several, including O’Hare, are calling for TCU to fire Edwards.
The university did not answer questions about whether administrators are considering terminating or disciplining Edwards.
“Professors within our community often express expertise and opinions that are specific to them and do not necessarily align with the overall position of the university on any given issue,” a TCU spokesperson said in a written statement to the Report.
