Universities Need To Recover the True Meaning of Academic Freedom
Since October 7, anti-Israel demonstrations have roiled American universities. Protestors have trespassed on private property and been arrested for setting up tent cities on campus.
While Fighting Antisemitism, Be Careful Not To Set Dangerous Precedent
Even for those who feel nauseated when reading about the protests, prudence remains a virtue.
Arrest of Student Protesters at UT Austin Made No One Safer
The entire goal of the police response on April 24 was to ensure Governor Greg Abbott would be seen as tough on protestors and to shore up security for his political base.
Corporate Diversity Programs Treat Minority Employees As Tokens, Not People
Diversity training is creating hostile work environments for minority groups. That is the key takeaway from new research published at the end of March by Britain's Free Speech Union.
In Brussels, Cancel Culture Is Alive and Well
Liberal media and intelligentsia insist on telling people that there's no such thing as "cancel culture"—and that the Right is making it up to fire up its base.
Full list of lawmakers calling for Columbia president's resignation
Conservative New York lawmakers want change now at the university's helm, while most Democrats are taking a wait-and-see approach.
Scotland Replaced One Blasphemy Law With Another
The legislation made it a crime to "stir up hate" with words or behavior against anyone based on age, religion, disability, transgender identity, sexual orientation, or "variations in sex characteristics."
China lashes out at US 'free speech' rights as TikTok row deepens
China's Foreign Ministry says the campaign to divest TikTok "has set a worrying precedent" and damages the freedom of millions of American TikTok users.
TikTok Bill Poses No Threat to Free Speech
A forced sale of TikTok accords with the principle of free speech because TikTok is a broadcast network owned by foreign adversaries.
Master Storyteller Highlights the Need for Free Speech
NetChoice v. Paxton could be the most consequential First Amendment case in a generation—one that could even outlive the headline-grabbing Trump v. Anderson.
What Makes Speech Truly Free? It's Not the Government
In Moody v. NetChoice and NetChoice v. Paxton, the Court is faced with two cases involving state laws regulating content moderation on social media platforms.
Riley Gaines rages at police not charging activists who held her 'hostage'
The former college athlete and campaigner described the police decision as "chilling."
Extreme Anti-Free Speech Codes Rule U.S. Universities, New Report Reveals
If the status quo continues, the culture of free speech that makes America special will soon enough go the way of the dinosaur.
To Revitalize Higher Ed, Colleges Should Care About Character
Not long ago, attaining a college degree was among the most universally esteemed aspirations in this country. Not anymore.
Sudden disappearance of X accounts raises eyebrows
Several accounts on X suspended and later restored on Tuesday sparked concerns about free speech on the social media platform.
Free speech concerns raised after college chancellor fired for making porn
Joe Gow said the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse was "overreacting" by firing him for his alleged involvement in pornography.
Republicans Need a Remedial Lesson in Why Free Speech Is Important
America has upheld the right to free speech since her founding. It has served her well.
The Hard Left Has Finally Discovered Free Speech
In her disastrous testimony in front of Congress, university President Claudine Gay swore under oath that Harvard "embrace[s] a commitment to free expression."
Republican governor asks for prayers over Satanic Temple display
The Satanic Temple's holiday display is on view at the Iowa state Capitol until Friday.
Harvard professor explains why Claudine Gay was right
Gay is facing calls to resign over remarks she made last week at a congressional hearing on campus antisemitism.
Elon Musk Brought Alex Jones Back to X. It's a Win for Free Speech
The toughest cases, like that of Alex Jones, are what will really put Elon Musk's commitment to free speech to test. He's passing with flying colors.
Liz Magill keeping salary despite resignation sparks fury
The University of Pennsylvania president resigned following a free speech and antisemitism row.
Ireland Must Say No to Orwellian 'Hate Speech' Laws
A glance across the globe reveals that censorship is often the tool of choice for governments facing problems.
The University of Michigan Failed To Protect My Right To Free Speech
The inmates are running the asylum these days at America's most prestigious universities.
Musk's Media Matters Lawsuit May Be His Final Showdown Over X
On Monday, Elon Musk, CEO of X, the company formerly known as Twitter, filed a lawsuit against Media Matters, alleging that the media watchdog defamed the social media platform.
A Tale of Two Ivory Towers
The tone of a university, or of any institution for that matter, is set at the top and from the top.
President Biden, Don't Forget China's Political Prisoners
We can only hope the next time Biden meets Xi, he will stand up for those courageous individuals fighting for freedom and democracy.
Donald Trump gets exactly what he wants
The former president was handed a rare win concerning his New York City civil fraud trial on Thursday.
I Was Canceled for a Cartoon About Hamas' Human Shields. I Stand by It
Journalists have an obligation to keep the lights on and not kowtow to the voices of dissent who want to extinguish the free exchange of ideas.
The Conservative Case for Cornel West
Beyond his economic platform, West can win over conservatives with his ardent defense of free speech and advocacy against cancel culture.