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    College Teachers Fired Over Charlie Kirk Comments

    College Teachers Fired Over Charlie Kirk Comments

    Several college employees fired for comments on Charlie Kirk's death. Clemson teacher faces pressure. Utah suspect arrested. Universities emphasize respectful environments. Free speech debate intensifies.


    Texas Universities: Free Speech Restrictions & Student Lawsuit

    Texas Universities: Free Speech Restrictions & Student Lawsuit

    Texas universities face a lawsuit over new regulations restricting student expressive activities from 10 PM to 8 AM. The rules impact free speech, political expression, and religious gatherings on campus.


    Free Speech on Campus: Government Overreach & Student Expression

    Free Speech on Campus: Government Overreach & Student Expression

    Government overreach is creating a chilling effect on free speech for students. Universities face challenges balancing open dialogue with student safety amid censorship and funding cuts. Academic freedom at risk.


    Antisemitism Debate: Campus Free Speech vs. Discrimination

    Antisemitism Debate: Campus Free Speech vs. Discrimination

    A House committee hearing addressed campus antisemitism, balancing free speech with discrimination concerns. College presidents testified on actions taken to protect Jewish students amid ongoing debate.


    Columbia University, Edward Said, and Academic Freedom Under Attack

    Columbia University, Edward Said, and Academic Freedom Under Attack

    Columbia University faces scrutiny over academic freedom, Edward Said's legacy, and government intervention. The university's actions spark debate about free speech and Middle East studies. Attack on Columbia.


    We need new ways to protect academic freedom (opinion)

    We need new ways to protect academic freedom (opinion)

    In that period, “faculty and staff at institutions of higher learning across the country experienced increased scrutiny from college administrators and trustees, as well as Congress and the FBI, for their speech, their academic work, and their political activities.”