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University of Washington administrator doubles down on censorship and compelled speech in land acknowledgment debacle

Almost 48 hours after FIRE called out the University of Washington for its requirement that faculty syllabi include the university’s land acknowledgment on their syllabi or remain silent on this issue...

2022-01-13

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Free speech is neither conservative nor liberal: Part 8 of answers to bad arguments against free speech from Nadine Strossen and Greg Lukianoff

In May 2021, I published a list of “ Answers to 12 Bad Anti-Free Speech Arguments ” with our friends over at Areo . The great Nadine Strossen — former president of the ACLU from 1991 to 2008, and one ...

2022-01-13

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Does free speech assume words are harmless? Part 7 of answers to bad arguments against free speech from Nadine Strossen and Greg Lukianoff

Terminiello v. Chic In May 2021, I published a list of “ Answers to 12 Bad Anti-Free Speech Arguments ” with our friends over at Areo . The great Nadine Strossen — former president of the ACLU from 19...

2022-01-13

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Inflation Went Up 7% in December From a Year Earlier, Fastest Pace Since 1982

Wake up, Federal Reserve. This inflation is NOT transitory. If anyone still uses the word transitory to describe inflation I will scream. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) including food and energy went ...

2022-01-12

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A Marshall University professor criticized unmasked Trump supporters. Then censorship spread.

It’s the hot-take heard round the world. Or at least round the conservative Twitterverse. “... I’ve become the type of person where I hope they all get it and die,” says Marshall University microbiolo...

2022-01-13

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By pressuring Penn, Philadelphia City Council threatens faculty speech rights

Members of Philadelphia's City Council are calling on the University of Pennsylvania to begin a "comprehensive review" of law professor Amy Wax's role at the university. (photosounds / Shutterstock.co...

2022-01-13

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Still on the Pence: Stanford Constitutional Council will hear appeal of Mike Pence appearance

Former Vice President Mike Pence has accepted an invitation by the Stanford College Republicans to speak at an event. (Evan El-Amin / Shutterstock.com) The Stanford University Constitutional Council w...

2022-01-12

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Kevin McCarthy Says Schiff, Swalwell, Omar Will be Stripped of Committee Assignments if GOP Wins Back the House

“if Eric Swalwell cannot get a security clearance in the private sector, there is no reason why he should be given one to be on Intel or Homeland Security” House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) ...

2022-01-12

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University of Washington: Professor created ‘toxic environment’ by deviating from university-approved language about Native American land

Professor Stuart Reges was censored by administrators because a land acknowledgment on his syllabus didn’t match a university-approved statement. SEATTLE, Jan. 11, 2022 — If professors at the Univers...

2022-01-11

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Citing the ‘harm’ of open discussion, Emory Law’s student government denies recognition to student free speech group

Since the Emory Free Speech Forum isn't recognized, we don't have any photos of members at an official event. Enjoy this campus photo instead. (Forge Productions / Shutterstock.com) ATLANTA, Jan. 10, ...

2022-01-10

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Not all roses in the Garden State: FIRE welcomes New Jersey law protecting student journalists, but last-minute change would benefit from revision

At the request of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, the state legislature revised a bill protecting the rights of student journalists to include an exception for "profane" speech. FIRE urges the legisl...

2022-01-05

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Blockbuster watch: Affirmative action, same-sex weddings, and other big relists

The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists is available here . At this Friday’s conference, the S...

2022-01-12

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Proposed bill to ban internet disclosure of personally identifiable information of judges and judicial employees before Congress — FAN 323

Except as provided in clause (ii), no person, business, or association shall publicly post or publicly display on the internet covered information of an at-risk individual or immediate family if the a...

2022-01-05

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Is free speech outdated? Part 6 of answers to bad arguments against free speech from Nadine Strossen and Greg Lukianoff

In May 2021, I published a list of “ Answers to 12 Bad Anti-Free Speech Arguments ” with our friends over at Areo . The great Nadine Strossen — former president of the ACLU from 1991 to 2008, and one ...

2022-01-03

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The Empowering of the American Mind: 9 Principles for Preparing K-12 Students to Thrive in a Diverse Democracy

The following list of positive principles is a resource for parents and educational leaders committed to inculcating empowering mental habits that prepare students for success in a free and democratic...

2022-01-01

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Report: Ed. Sec. Cardona Requested NSBA Letter That Described Concerned Parents as Domestic Terrorists

“Should this allegation be true, it would reveal that this administration’s pretextual war on parents came from the highest levels.” The Parents Defending Education group obtained emails showing the B...

2022-01-11

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Our resolution: Defend more students and faculty than ever in 2022

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Dec. 28, 2021 – ‘Tis the season to reminisce about the old year and ring in the new. While America watches the Times Square ball drop, sips champagne, and sings “Auld Lang Syne,” FI...

2021-12-28

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Israeli Prime Minister Bennett: We Are Not Bound By Any Nuclear Deal With Iran

PM Bennett: “Israel is not a party to the agreements … will continue to maintain full freedom of action anywhere any time, with no constraints.” With U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration and Iran...

2022-01-11

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Analysis: Nearly Half Of 500+ Higher Ed Schools In CriticalRace.org Database Mandate Race-Based Training And Study

As the database passes 500 higher ed institutions, the question remains: What evidence is there that the higher ed obsession with skin color helps anyone, or has resulted in a more “fair” campus? The ...

2022-01-11

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Ossoff’s Bill Would Ban Members of Congress, Families From Trading Stocks

There’s a reason why the Pelosis have become incredibly rich while she’s been in the House. Georgia Democratic Sen. Jon Osoff wants to introduce a bill that would ban Congress members and their famili...

2022-01-11