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Emerson College
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Emerson College: Conservative Student Group Investigated for Distributing “China Kinda Sus” Stickers
October 5, 2021
On September 29, 2021, members of Emerson College’s Turning Point USA chapter passed out stickers reading “China Kinda Sus,” which featured an image of a hammer and sickle and criticized China’s government. Under pressure from student groups, the university informed the TPUSA chapter on October 1 that it was being investigated and faced “interim action”… Read more
Emerson College Pooh-Poohs free speech: Deflecting criticism over censorship of ‘China Kinda Sus’ stickers, Emerson hides tweets critical of China’s government
October 8, 2021
The first rule of holes is simple, but important: When you find yourself in one, stop digging. The first rule of censorship is just as simple, and just as important: When you’re called out for censorship, stop censoring. Censorship, in healthy societies, tends to draw attention, making it an ineffective way to temper public criticism…. Read more
Emerson College investigates, suspends conservative student group for stickers criticizing China’s government
October 5, 2021
BOSTON, Oct. 5, 2021 — Emerson College suspended a campus chapter of conservative student group Turning Point USA on Oct. 1 after members passed out stickers critical of China’s government. Today, the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education is demanding the private institution drop its investigation against the students and reaffirm its promises of free… Read more