Including Language from Anti-Semitism Awareness Act in Government Spending Bill a Misguided Approach to Fighting Hate on Campus
"In the face of a recent surge of anti-Semitism on campuses, lawmakers rightly feel compelled to stand firmly against anti-Semitism, as well as other forms of hateful speech. Adopting this definition of… More
Temple University Board Chairman’s Comments on Marc Lamont Hill Risk Undermining Academic Freedom
"The principle of academic freedom and the First Amendment offer protection for even the most objectionable speech. O'Connor's statement was not only unwarranted, it has caused concern and confusion in the academic… More
Removal of Art Exhibit at Mary Baldwin Represents a Failure to Stand Up for Free Expression
“Mary Baldwin's decision to host a listening session with students is the right idea; but they could have done so while also staunchly defending the artists' rights and the… More
Tepid Response to Attacks on Professor Raise Concerns for Academic Freedom at Sarah Lawrence
“President Judd’s eventual statement hit all the right notes, but it should not have taken so long. Abrams’s op-eds fall squarely under his right to academic freedom and free expression."… More
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Decision to Ask NYU to Postpone Milo Yiannopoulos Talk a Misjudgment and Overreaction
“In forcibly postponing an invitation to Milo Yiannopoulos to speak to a writing class at NYU, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and the university have overreacted, giving… More
Rutgers’ Cancellation of Journalist Lisa Daftari’s Speech an Ill-Considered Response to Student Demands
While some of Daftari’s past speeches included comments about ISIS and Islam to which some at Rutgers objected, the university should have allowed those concerns to be aired without… More
DARE: FBI Has Not Contacted Dozens of Potential Sources in Kavanaugh Investigation
News organizations report accounts of multiple witnesses who say they were frustrated in efforts to speak to the FBI as Kavanaugh investigation is closed and referred back to Senate… More
DARE: Before Kavanaugh Hearing, New Accusations and Doubts Emerge
Eyes of a nation are riveted on hearings including Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and alleged assault victim Christine Blasey Ford as furious public debate rages over truth, proof,… More
DARE: Kavanaugh Accuser Christine Blasey Ford ‘Faces Death Threats’
Lawyer for Prof. Christine Blasey Ford says she has been subject to vicious harassment, death threats, email hacking, and online impersonation since coming forward with her accusation against Supreme… More
Department of Education Reopening Case against Rutgers Could Pave the Way for Infringements on Free Speech
“Putting aside the motives behind OCR’s decision to revisit this old case, the invocation of this broad definition of anti-Semitism in the context of a civil rights investigation runs… More
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It remains unclear why Marzieh Hashemi was detained, as she still faces no charges and is being brought as a material witness in another case.
We hope to learn more about the circumstances and rationale for her detention by the US government. https://t.co/tjVrBn3agZ