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Sabrina Conza | March 17, 2022

SUNY Brockport betrays First Amendment obligations, defunds controversial speaker

Following heated backlash, SUNY Brockport has defunded a faculty-invited speaking appearance by Jalil Muntaqim, though the event will continue. Read more

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Sabrina Conza | March 16, 2022

SUNY Brockport must not heed calls to disinvite former Black Panther, convicted murderer

SUNY Brockport is facing backlash over a speaking invitation to a former Black Panther member convicted of killing two police officers in the 1970s. Read more

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FIRE | January 19, 2022

What the truck? Mobile billboard to criss-cross Boston criticizing Emerson College for censoring students

Boston has a long history of criticizing government power, but Emerson College is silencing its students’ ability to do just that. Read more

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Sabrina Conza | January 17, 2022

After FIRE criticism, Washington and Lee implements new political activity policy, allowing students to advocate for political candidates

New policy comes after Washington and Lee barred College Republicans from displaying campaign materials before Virginia’s 2021 gubernatorial election, Read more

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Laura Beltz | December 13, 2021

Tufts’ ban on ‘political leafleting’ emblematic of private universities’ failings nationwide

In a disregard for free speech rights, Tufts University requires students receive advance permission before engaging in “political leafleting” on campus. Read more