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Peter Bonilla in ‘PolicyMic’: Ten Common Threats to Campus Free Speech
FIRE's Peter Bonilla has published a new two-part column for PolicyMic in time for the start of the school year. In these two pieces, Peter details ten common types of free speech violations seen on college campus, including exorbitant security fees, unconstitutional harassment policies, tiny free speech zones, to name just three. Peter warns students returning to campus to be vigilant in defending their rights. For more, visit PolicyMic!
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