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Hurricane Relief
On a day when a major American city lies in ruins, and thousands of our fellow citizens literally fight for their lives, discussions of academic freedom and free speech feel just a bit hollow. While we will (of course) continue our fight for liberty on campus, our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of Hurricane Katrina. As usual, Glenn Reynolds of Instapundit is at the forefront of the blog world’s response. Please see this post for a comprehensive listing of relief agencies that undoubtedly need all the support we can give them.
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FIRE statement on campus violence and arrests
FIRE is monitoring outbreaks of violence and arrests on campuses nationwide. Sadly, we must again restate a bedrock principle: Violence is never acceptable.
BREAKING: New Title IX regulations undermine campus free speech and due process rights
New Title IX regulations encourage colleges to violate free speech rights and to eliminate essential due process protections.
STATEMENT: Title IX regs mean students less likely to receive justice
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