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Seven young people stand in front of a blue banner that says "Yale: This Is What Democracy Looks Like" during a Sept. 1 teach-in organized by the Democratize Yale coalition. Two are chanting, one is pumping his fist, and others are smiling.
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Things Are Doubleplusgood at Yale

The free expression facilitators will not save us.

By Gregg Gonsalves

Palestinian activist, Mahmoud Khalil takes part in “Stop Starving Gaza” march on August 16, 2025 in New York, United States, to protest the killing of journalists in Palestine by Israeli forces and to call for an end to the starvation in Gaza.
Students Free Speech

Khalil Accuses Columbia of Discrimination in New Lawsuit

Mahmoud Khalil and other current and former students sued Columbia University for allegedly failing to protect them from harassment tied to pro-Palestinian protests in 2024.

Charlie Kirk, in a white shirt, sits underneath a tent and behind a table with red and white hats and assorted coffee cups
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A Year After Charlie Kirk’s Killing, We Are Still in a Crisis of Mattering

Civil society depends on dialogue and civic discourse, yes—but that won’t be enough if citizens feel like they don’t matter.

By Erec Smith

A photo illustration consisting of images of a pro-Palestine protester, Charlie Kirk speaking at an event and an elephant and donkey, all with black bars over their faces and over written words.
Students Free Speech

After Kirk’s Death, a Third of Students Say Posting ‘MAGA’ Is a Fireable Offense

The Israel-Palestine conflict remains the most taboo topic on college campuses, according to FIRE’s latest free speech report.

A cutout of a piece of paper with the words "Free Speech" laid atop a sepia-toned copy of the U.S. Constitution.
Quick Takes

Federal Judge Sides With Students Against Trump’s Deportation Policy

In a case that could have wide-ranging implications for international students, a federal judge in California ruled Friday that the...
State Sen. Bill DeMora standing next to his chalked sign on the concrete, which reads, "Welcome Back, students! Go Bucks!" DeMora is a white man wearing an Ohio State polo shirt and a ball cap.
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State Senator Chalks Sidewalk at Ohio State, Protesting Ban

An Ohio state senator wrote a message in chalk Wednesday on Ohio State University’s campus, protesting the chalking ban the...
The words "Civil Discourse" on a torn scrap of paper against a sky blue background.
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No, Civil Discourse Programs Aren’t a Right-Wing Conspiracy

Political motive sometimes drives philanthropic funding. It also drives flawed research.

By Michael J. Murray

View of the student life building at Florida International University, in Miami. FIU is the largest university in South Florida.
Quick Takes

FIU Violated Student Free Speech Rights, Judge Rules

A federal judge sided with student protesters who claimed Florida International University violated their First Amendment rights when it punished...