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International News Lights on FIRE
What do Larry Summers, Ward Churchill, and David French have in common?
They were all featured in an article published on Aljazeera today that discusses academic freedom in the United States. The article mentions recent controversies at Harvard University, Columbia University, and the University of Colorado, and includes statements from David that highlight the issue of free speech on our nation’s campuses.
Looks like FIRE’s work is grabbing the world’s attention.
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