Lawmakers see different threats to campus speech — but the same stakes

A recent congressional hearing revealed that despite real disagreement, Democrats and Republicans agree that campus free speech is essential to higher education — and America’s future.

The critics are wrong about Tennessee’s Charlie Kirk Act. Here’s why.

Tennessee’s Charlie Kirk Act strengthens campus free speech, protecting faculty, students and speakers from censorship and retaliation.

Iowa’s higher ed reform bills threaten academic freedom

Iowa lawmakers want to purge DEI, CRT, and “multiculturalism” from college classrooms. But the First Amendment doesn’t let the state ban ideas.

FIRE warnings confirmed again

Federal judge blasts Trump admin for weaponizing funding against the University of California, ruling its pressure campaign unconstitutional and a threat to campus speech.

Texas State’s ‘value neutral instruction’ walks a fine (and risky) line

Texas State’s “value-neutral” curriculum review promises open inquiry — but strict enforcement could infringe on free speech on campus.

How ‘anti-woke’ laws and cancel culture combine to chill classroom speech

Vague “anti-woke” laws plus social media outrage form a new playbook that’s scaring professors away from lawful, relevant classroom discussion.

How Gov. Shapiro’s role at Penn puts free speech and institutional autonomy at risk

Gov. Shapiro’s quiet grip on Penn shows how state pressure can turn private universities into political tools — and free speech into collateral damage.

Georgia improves upon free speech law by enacting FORUM Act

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed the FORUM Act, which makes significant improvements upon a campus speech bill passed in 2018.

Oklahoma forms ‘Free Speech Committee’ to guard against campus censorship

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