America’s public libraries must not take up arms in the culture war

Brave Books is promoting “See You at the Library” events as an alternative to drag queen story hour. But it may not be welcome at all libraries.

University of Massachusetts Boston: Requiring Faculty Applicants to Commit to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Some applications for full-time faculty positions at UMass Boston require applicants to show their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

California State University, Dominguez Hills: Proposed DEI Policy Violates Faculty Freedom of Conscience, Academic Freedom

UPDATE: UNC Chapel Hill’s clarification on DEI task force reignites FIRE’s First Amendment concerns

FIRE wrote the UNC School of Medicine about recommendations from a DEI task force report that, if implemented, would violate faculty members’ First Amendment rights.

UC Santa Cruz violates First Amendment obligations, investigates students for hosting Hitler birthday party

Expression doesn’t lose protection just because it’s unpopular. And trust us — you want it that way.

Uncompelling verdict: After 18-year legal battle, former student loses fight against college officials who tried to compel his speech

The Rhode Island Supreme Court lets Rhode Island College officials off the hook for retaliation.

The Ohio State University: Faculty Applicants Required to Submit Diversity Statements

OSU joins a growing number of schools requiring DEI statements as part of faculty applications

VICTORY: Ohio State University won’t require prospective faculty to submit diversity statements

FIRE commends The Ohio State University for not requiring applicants for either faculty or staff positions to submit diversity statements as a condition of hiring.

University of Utah: Department of Communication’s Anti-Racist Code of Conduct Ripe For Abuse

Teaser: A department’s Anti-Racist Code of Conduct makes it easy for leadership to violate faculty members’ free speech and academic freedom rights

College of Psychologists of Ontario to Jordan Peterson: Undergo reeducation or lose your license

The College of Psychologists of Ontario is threatening to revoke Peterson’s psychology license if he refuses to undergo reeducation, for an unspecified duration, over complaints about his tweets.