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No, the AAUP Is Not Opposing Reform
We need to recognize a broad range of views opposing government censorship, even if we think they have pursued the wrong strategy.
The Compact to Destroy Academic Freedom
The fight against Trump’s totalitarian compact isn’t just a fight for the autonomy and freedom and preservation of American universities.
Why Colleges Must Not Ban Speakers
We cannot censor our way out of a crisis of repression.
Banned Books Week in the Time of Repression
We need to build an alliance that crosses all boundaries and realize that unless we all stand together to defend everyone against censorship, we will all be vulnerable.
Discretion Is Not the Better Part of Academic Freedom
In a free society, we strive to eliminate the punishments that make discretion a rational choice—and not glorify discretion as a virtue when it is actually a vice.
Censorship Is the Authoritarian’s Dream
The right to free expression must include the right to say horrible and evil things.
Attacking Constitutional Rights to Academic Freedom on This Constitution Day
Nothing like the current wave of state and federal action targeting academic freedom has ever been witnessed in America before.
Stopping Political Violence With Free Speech
Because censorship is the foundation of political violence, we cannot cure it with more censorship.