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University of Florida Settles Free Speech Suit With Conservative Student Group

Press ReleaseAugust 6, 2019

The recent settlement of a federal lawsuit against the University of Florida is a reminder that campuses must be thoughtful in maintaining content-neutral policies towards speech, PEN America said… More

Firing of Professor Over Novel Threatens Academic, Artistic Freedom

Press ReleaseJuly 26, 2019

“We applaud Williams College for giving thoughtful attention to how to address issues of inclusion without impairing a climate for free expression and inquiry on campus,” said Jonathan Friedman,… More

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PEN America Applauds “Well-Formulated” Guidelines on Campus Free Speech and Inclusion by Williams College

Press ReleaseJuly 15, 2019

“We applaud Williams College for giving thoughtful attention to how to address issues of inclusion without impairing a climate for free expression and inquiry on campus,” said Jonathan Friedman,… More

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PEN America Raises Serious Alarm in Response to Report the FBI is Urging Universities to Monitor Chinese Students and Scholars

Press ReleaseJune 28, 2019

"China's government is notorious for its aggressive surveillance of minority populations it views as potentially disloyal.  If the United States goes down a similar path, our efforts to fend off the… More

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