Trump Directives Restricting Discussion of Race, Discrimination Are Censorship
"This is an effort at censorship that will constrict the space for learning, inquiry, and open exchange." More
Texas A&M Considering Firing Professor Who Protested Racial Injustice
“That the cancelation of a single class and some office hours is gaining such outsized scrutiny raises serious questions about whether the furor here is about the cancellations or… More
Professor’s Use of Term “Chinese Virus” Contemptible, Not Alone Rationale for Formal Discipline
"We understand a university dean is reviewing the incident, and we caution against pursuing any formal reprimand based solely on the words in the professor's email." More
Mississippi Official Targets Professor Who Took Part in “Scholar Strike”
"We are concerned that this letter and investigation is part of a concerted campaign meant to intimidate and chill the speech of faculty who are critical of the state… More
Skidmore Should Stand Strong for Basic Assembly Rights
"It should be easy for Skidmore to ardently defend his basic civil liberties, and clearly and unequivocally explain why these calls are so disproportionate and extreme." More
New Education Department Rule Threatens University Funding
“President Trump and Secretary DeVos have been committed to making free speech and religious liberty on campus a wedge issue." More
Indiana School Should Reinstate Professor Dismissed Over “Little Hitler” Video
“This dismissal is an alarming affront to free speech and the creative and artistic licenses that professors should enjoy as private citizens." More
Steps to Bar Chinese Students Are Discriminatory
“These proposals risk institutionalizing nationality-based discrimination, full stop." More
Conservative Activist Encourages Students to Record College Professors
"This is shockingly wrongheaded. While professors are struggling to facilitate meaningful learning experiences for their students, Kirk is encouraging ‘gotcha’ videos to report on them." More
When Diversity and Inclusion Clash with Free Speech—and Why they Don’t Have To
Jonathan Friedman discusses three cases where the principles of diversity, inclusion, and free speech have come into conflict. More
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