West Point Professor Sues Over Climate Curriculum | Albany News

Albany News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 27, 2026 · 1m

A West Point geography professor is suing the military academy, claiming his free speech rights were violated after he refused to remove human impact from climate change lessons — a directive he saw as scientifically dishonest. Despite initially complying, Kalkstein protested the curriculum change, leading to his contract not being renewed. His lawyer says he’s a conservative Republican who even wrote to the Secretary of Defense about climate’s national security relevance. The lawsuit alleges his termination was tied to his stance, not workforce cuts, and seeks reinstatement and damages amid…