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A photo illustration of the governors of Florida and Texas speaking and pointing, superimposed over outlines of their states.
A photo illustration of the governors of Florida and Texas speaking and pointing, superimposed over outlines of their states.

Are Professors Really Fleeing Universities in Red States?

January 3, 2024

Some academics have publicly announced resignations, but evidence of a mass faculty exodus from states like Florida is thin, at least so far. Media hyped a brain drain regardless.

Three student demonstrators at a Dec. 8 protest of the University of Texas at Austin's removal of two teaching assistants.
Three student demonstrators at a Dec. 8 protest of the University of Texas at Austin's removal of two teaching assistants.

2 TAs Provided Students Mental Health Resources on Gaza. They’re Not TAs Anymore

December 20, 2023

University of Texas at Austin faculty members and students are protesting the removal of two teaching assistants who sent students a pro-Palestinian statement.

A photo illustration with an image of a person with a microphone in front of the Israeli and Palestinian flags.
A photo illustration with an image of a person with a microphone in front of the Israeli and Palestinian flags.

War in Gaza Fuels Faculty Free Speech Battles 

December 18, 2023

Advocates for campus free expression and academic freedom say they’ve seen increased reports of squelched speech since Oct. 7—often following social media campaigns and political pressure.

A photograph of Ahlam Muhtaseb, professor of communication studies at California State University, San Bernardino, standing with duct tape on her mouth. Her head is covered and she wears a kaffiyeh around her neck.
A photograph of Ahlam Muhtaseb, professor of communication studies at California State University, San Bernardino, standing with duct tape on her mouth. Her head is covered and she wears a kaffiyeh around her neck.

Palestinian Communication Professor Says She’s Been Censored Again

December 12, 2023

For a second time, Ahlam Muhtaseb, of California State University, San Bernardino, lost an opportunity to share her message due to concerns over her using the word “genocide.” This time, she says, she didn’t even use it.