Yale University: Suppression of Pro-War Speech

Case Materials

• "Students Censored at Yale," November 9, 2001: Violating not only the spirit, but even the letter of Yale's policies on free speech, officials removed a political banner about the September 11 terrorist attacks. Dean of Student Affairs Betty Trachtenberg implied that sanctions could follow.

Media Coverage

• "Administrators: protecting free speech is top goal," Martha Fulford, Yale Daily News, November 13, 2001
• "University should encourage offensive views," Jowei Chen, Yale Daily News, November 1, 2001
• "Students should expect better judgment from freshman counselors," Seth Schlessinger, Yale Daily News, November 1, 2001
• "Hate sign removed from Durfee Hall," Naomi Massave, Yale Daily News, October 30, 2001
• "Tasteless Talk and Terrorism; Free Speech Even Applies to Attacks on Apple Pie," Suzanne Fields, The Washington Times, October 4, 2001

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