University of Chicago Students Demand Steve Bannon Talk Be Shut Down
Students at the University of Chicago are protesting an upcoming campus event featuring Steve Bannon.
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Bret Weinstein Claims Evergreen State College Brought in Civil Rights Attorney to Defend Deplatforming
Former Evergreen State College Professor Bret Weinstein claims that the college brought in a civil rights attorney to defend stripping guest speakers of their right to speak.
South Dakota Bill Would Require Public Universities to Uphold Free Speech
A new bill introduced in the South Dakota House of Representatives would force public universities to uphold the First Amendment.
Survey: Majority of Democratic Students Think Hate Speech Should Be Illegal
A recently published survey conducted by FIRE suggests that a majority of Democratic college students believe that hate speech should be illegal.
UMass Amherst Sued by Student Group for Limiting Free Speech to One Hour Per Day
The Young Americans for Liberty group at the public University of Massachusetts-Amherst is suing the university over an unusual restriction on their First Amendment rights.
WashPo: Social Justice Warriors Are the ‘True Defenders of Free Speech’
University of New Brunswick Professor Matthew A. Sears argues in a recent op-ed for the Washington Post that social justice warriors are the “true defenders of free speech.”
Florida State Lawmakers Pushing to Outlaw Campus ‘Free Speech Zones’
Two Florida state senators have introduced a bill that, if passed, would outlaw universities in the state that receive federal funding from setting up “free speech zones.”
Atlantic: ‘The Future of Trumpism Is on Campus’
A report published in the Atlantic on Tuesday argues that the future of the “Trumpism” brand of politics rests with conservative activists on college campuses.
Top 10 Craziest College Campus Stories of 2017
There were many crazy moments to choose from in 2017 as universities became free speech battlegrounds.
Minister of Universities Says British Schools Must Tackle ‘Safe Space’ Culture if They Want to Make Scientific Breakthroughs
UK Minister of Universities and Science Jo Johnson argued this week that universities will be less able to make scientific breakthroughs if they don’t get rid of “safe space” culture.
University of North Carolina Introduces Policy to Uphold First Amendment Rights for Students
The University of North Carolina Board of Governors introduced a new policy last week that aims to crack down on the number of disruptions that take place during controversial campus events.
University of Baltimore Students Turn Backs on Betsy DeVos During Commencement Speech
Students at the University of Baltimore turned their backs on Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos during a commencement ceremony on Monday.
Northwest Vista College President Says ‘Hate Speech’ Is Not ‘Free Speech’
The president of a public community college in San Antonio, Texas, argues that “hate speech” is not “free speech.”
Wartburg College Denies Recognition to Conservative Student Group over School’s ‘Values’
Last week, a conservative student group at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa, was denied recognition on the basis that the group doesn’t conform to the school’s “values.”
University of Wyoming Conservative Group Defunded After Hosting Dennis Prager
A conservative group at the public University of Wyoming has had all of its school funding revoked after they hosted an event featuring conservative commentator Dennis Prager.
Wilfrid Laurier Students’ Union: Free Speech Debate Has ‘Caused Harm’ to Students
The president of the Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union released a statement this week that argued that the university’s recent debate on free speech has “caused harm” to students.
University of Minnesota Student Radio Hosts Suspended for Saying ‘Tranny’
The University of Minnesota-Morris has suspended a student radio show from the air after they used the word “tranny” during one of their shows.
