Academic Freedom

Professor who studies pederasty sues students who've said he's sympathetic to pedophiles. Fellow classicists argue that he's treading into dicey legal and ethical territory in trying to police expression.

The most discriminated-against higher ed employees -- those on the right or center-right -- are ignored in public universities ostensibly but falsely obsessed with diversity, argues Richard E. Vatz.

University of Miami law professor says he's being fired for his controversial views. Some colleagues have spoken out against him, but some worry about making him a martyr.

The model for hosting outside speakers is fundamentally flawed, argues Sarah Stroup, who offers ways to move beyond it.

Jeffrey Aaron Snyder and Amna Khalid explore the thorny issues surrounding classroom recordings, “reasonable accommodations” and academic freedom.

Washington and Lee offers full-throated defense of professors targeted for political and racist reasons.

Videoconferencing provider refuses to stream a university event featuring a member of a terrorist organization. Academic freedom hawks see virtual teaching platforms as a new front in the fight for faculty rights.

Scott Atlas, White House adviser on coronavirus, threatens to sue colleagues back at Stanford who spoke out against his approach.