Florida signed a bill into law that banned ‘free speech zones,’ which protects students’ freedom of speech on college campuses, and became the ninth state to pass this type of law.
Topic: freedom of speech
At Least 1,500 Professors Vow to Uphold Viewpoint Diversity
Heterodox Academy, an effort started by two professors to help instill a culture of viewpoint diversity on college campuses, said that 1,500 professors agreed to allow for this kind of free debate on their college campuses.
Michigan State Settles Lawsuit with Controversial Speaker over Free Speech Protections
Michigan State University settled a lawsuit with a white supremacist to let him speak on their campus during their spring break.
University of Maryland Students Unhappy about Administration’s Rejection of Hate Symbol Ban
University of Maryland students were unhappy after the administration rejected ban on hate symbols, when the administration cited First Amendment protections for their decision.
Harvard Estimates It Costs Over $10,000 to Host Controversial Speakers due to Increased Security
Security costs have increased in light of protests at Harvard University, totaling at least $10,000 per speech.
Virginia Poll: Half of Residents Prefer Protecting against Discrimination Over Free Speech
50% of Virginia residents prefer protecting against discrimination over protecting freedom of speech, per a poll by VCU.
Cal-Berkeley May Work on Free Speech Policies after Negative Rating
After receiving a ‘yellow’ rating by the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE), Cal-Berkeley may revamp parts of its speech policies.
Canadian University Canceled Free Speech Event due to Planned Protests
A Canadian university canceled a free speech event after protests were scheduled for the event.
Evergreen State Seeks to Rebuild Image, is Hiring a Marketing and Brand Coordinator
Campus protests shook and stunned Evergreen State College, and the backlash against the protests may have led the college to look to hire a marketing and brand fellow to rebuild its public image.
Claremont McKenna Suspends Students who Disrupted Speech
Five Claremont McKenna students were suspended, and two on “conduct probation” due to their involvement in shutting down a speech by an author on the college campus this past spring.
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Avid Pro-Clinton Supporter to Serve as Columbia University Fellow
Conservative Group’s Petition Spurred Georgetown Law School to Change Public Access to Webpage Encouraging Progressive Activism
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Harvard Medical School Removed Portraits of Doctors due to Lack of Diversity
Indiana University Hosted 4 Conservative Speakers Last Year
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Fact-Checking History’s First Draft
Journalism, the old cliché goes, is the first draft of history. Unfortunately, it rarely gets through rewrites before it hits the classroom. Yesterday’s headlines often look a bit silly when viewed through a microfiche, and…
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