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A Campus Is Not the Place for Free Speech
In the wake of President Trump's executive order, David R. Harris explains why he opposes free speech at colleges and universities.
Death Knell for Trigger Warnings?
A new study says trigger warnings are useless. Does that mean they should be abandoned?
Political ‘Litmus Tests’ in Florida
Academics oppose proposed legislation to survey student and faculty political beliefs at public universities.
A Free Speech Purist Opts Not to Use the N-Word
Geoffrey Stone, First Amendment scholar at U of Chicago who's previously defended the use of the word in the classroom, has a change of mind -- or heart.
Trump Vows Executive Order on Campus Free Speech
President says he will deny federal research dollars to institutions that do not protect free speech. Higher ed groups question need for a measure. Could Solomon Amendment be a model for Trump?
Who Controls Confucius Institutes?
Two new government reports look at questions of Chinese government control over Confucius Institutes hosted by U.S. campuses.
Cuts Spark Fears at Azusa Pacific
Cuts and talk of ending multiyear contracts at evangelical Christian university raise worries some faculty members are going to be targeted based on ideology.
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The Edge of Academic Freedom
Scott McLemee reviews Joan Wallach Scott's Knowledge, Power and Academic Freedom.