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Drake University
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Drake University: Student Senate Denies Recognition to Conservative Student Group, Citing ‘Harmful’ Views
May 11, 2022
On March 24, 2022, for the third time in the past six years, Drake University’s Student Senate denied recognition to a Turning Point USA chapter based on the group’s viewpoint. Some senators called TPUSA’s beliefs “harmful” and said the group makes students “uncomfortable and frightened.” On May 11, FIRE wrote Drake to call on administrators… Read more
Drake University student senate discriminates against conservative club, denies it official recognition due to ‘harmful’ views
May 11, 2022
Student senator advocating denial: ‘I think everyone has a right to their beliefs, but I do think there is a point where those beliefs do become harmful to others.’ DES MOINES, Iowa, May 11, 2022 — After six years and three attempts at gaining official school recognition, prospective student group Turning Point USA is still… Read more