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Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Worried about freedom of speech? Then what's happening at the Open University should terrify you | Owen Jones

Pro-Israel lobby groups are conducting aggressive legal campaigns to police speech about Palestine in Western academic institutions, restricting scholarly freedom and historical terminology.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.aljazeera.com
9 hours ago

British universities paid security firm to spy' on pro-Palestine students

Twelve British universities paid a firm led by ex-military officials to monitor student protests and academics, particularly those supporting Palestine.
Left-wing politics
fromABA Journal
3 days ago

Grad sues George Washington University, Ernst & Young after Gaza 'genocide' remarks in commencement speech

Cecilia Culver sues George Washington University and Ernst & Young after being fired for her Gaza remarks during commencement speech.
#free-speech
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Lawsuit against gay activist could help destroy the right to protest, judge & lawyers say - LGBTQ Nation

A federal appeals court ruling may deter individuals from participating in protests, impacting free speech and assembly rights.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Lawsuit against gay activist could help destroy the right to protest, judge & lawyers say - LGBTQ Nation

A federal appeals court ruling may deter individuals from participating in protests, impacting free speech and assembly rights.
#antisemitism
#journalism
US Elections
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

To My Fellow Journalists: We Need to Do Better

Journalism must urgently address the legitimacy of elections and false claims to protect American democracy.
Education
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

New York Law School launches initiative to bolster journalism and civic understanding

New York Law School launched the New York Independent Journalism Project to support independent journalism and enhance public understanding of government law and policy.
US Elections
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

To My Fellow Journalists: We Need to Do Better

Journalism must urgently address the legitimacy of elections and false claims to protect American democracy.
Education
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

New York Law School launches initiative to bolster journalism and civic understanding

New York Law School launched the New York Independent Journalism Project to support independent journalism and enhance public understanding of government law and policy.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

John Eastman Is The Most Persecuted Man Since Jesus - Just Ask Him, He'll Tell You! - Above the Law

John Eastman has been disbarred for his role in attempting to overturn the 2020 election, drawing comparisons to Jesus from his supporters.
Los Angeles
fromABC30 Fresno
4 days ago

USC student prepares to file lawsuit against DHS after losing eye during 'No Kings' rally in LA

An 18-year-old USC freshman lost an eye due to a projectile fired by a DHS officer during a protest in Los Angeles.
#press-freedom
fromPoynter
3 weeks ago
Media industry

When covering a protest leads to arrest, what protections do journalists really have? - Poynter

US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

A journalist filmed an ICE protest at a Minnesota church. Then federal agents showed up at her door

Journalist Georgia Fort livestreamed her arrest, highlighting concerns over press freedom and constitutional rights amid charges related to covering a protest.
Media industry
fromPoynter
3 weeks ago

When covering a protest leads to arrest, what protections do journalists really have? - Poynter

Journalist Carlos Sanchez was arrested while covering a protest, raising serious concerns about press freedom and the treatment of journalists in the field.
Higher education
fromPoynter
9 hours ago

As statehouse coverage shrinks, student journalists are stepping in to fill the void - Poynter

Student journalists at Franklin College cover the Indiana General Assembly, gaining real-world experience and filling gaps in legislative coverage.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Lewd messages linked to University of Michigan regent who led campaign against pro-Palestinian students

Jordan Acker faces backlash for obscene comments in a group chat amid a tense election for U-M regents influenced by pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian tensions.
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Tennessee passes campus protest crackdown bill named after Charlie Kirk

Tennessee's 'Charlie Kirk Act' allows colleges to suspend students for disruptive protests, raising concerns about free speech and student rights.
#higher-education
Higher education
fromFast Company
9 hours ago

This university leader has advice for his corporate counterparts

Daniel Diermeier's leadership at Vanderbilt University focuses on avoiding politicization and adhering to core purposes, resulting in increased applications and selectivity.
Media industry
fromWIRED
6 days ago

The FCC Has a Fast Lane for Complaints About Trump's Media Critics

A conservative legal group expedited a complaint against Jimmy Kimmel and ABC by directly contacting the FCC chairman's office, bypassing standard procedures.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Erika Kirk Cancels Hosting TPUSA Event Over Security Threats

Kolvet explained from the stage on Tuesday with Vance, 'It's a terrible reflection on the state of reality and the state of the country.'
Right-wing politics
Media industry
fromPoynter
1 week ago

Student newspapers still dominate campuses. This newsletter shows what else is possible. - Poynter

Tomo Chien's newsletter, Morning, Trojan, offers a unique independent news source for USC students, blending hard news with humor and engaging a large subscriber base.
Right-wing politics
fromABA Journal
1 week ago

Florida law school pressed to include chapter of Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA

Florida Attorney General pressures Barry University to allow a Turning Point USA chapter, citing potential violations of free expression rights.
#hampshire-college
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Last protester in detention after Trump's campus crackdown has been released

A Palestinian woman detained for over a year following pro-Palestinian campus activism was released on bond after an immigration judge's third release order went unchallenged by the government.
#campus-protests
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Where Are All the Campus Protests?

Recent events have led to a surprising decline in campus protests, indicating a shift in university administration's approach to student activism.
fromAlgemeiner.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

New York Judge Overturns Disciplinary Sanctions for Columbia University Students Who Occupied Hamilton Hall

A New York judge overturned Columbia University's disciplinary sanctions against 22 students who illegally occupied Hamilton Hall during pro-Palestine protests, ruling the university's actions were arbitrary and capricious.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Where Are All the Campus Protests?

Recent events have led to a surprising decline in campus protests, indicating a shift in university administration's approach to student activism.
Left-wing politics
fromAlgemeiner.com
1 month ago

New York Judge Overturns Disciplinary Sanctions for Columbia University Students Who Occupied Hamilton Hall

A New York judge overturned Columbia University's disciplinary sanctions against 22 students who illegally occupied Hamilton Hall during pro-Palestine protests, ruling the university's actions were arbitrary and capricious.
#texas-tech-university
Higher education
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

University system chancellor orders schools to end academic programs "centered on" LGBTQ+ identities - LGBTQ Nation

Texas Tech University System is eliminating academic programs focused on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Higher education
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

University system chancellor orders schools to end academic programs "centered on" LGBTQ+ identities - LGBTQ Nation

Texas Tech University System is eliminating academic programs focused on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Boston
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

A university removed professors' Pride flags over Spring Break. Now they're fighting back. - LGBTQ Nation

Boston University educators oppose the removal of Pride flags, viewing it as a suppression of free speech and a sign of anti-LGBTQ+ intolerance.
#first-amendment
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Law School Student Disciplined Over Charlie Kirk Flyers, Calls It A Free Speech Violation - Above the Law

Campbell University School of Law removed a student's non-violent political flyers and disciplined him under a vague policy, prompting free speech advocacy intervention.
fromPoynter
2 months ago
Media industry

How to build a newsroom plan for responding to First Amendment threats - Poynter

Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Law School Student Disciplined Over Charlie Kirk Flyers, Calls It A Free Speech Violation - Above the Law

Campbell University School of Law removed a student's non-violent political flyers and disciplined him under a vague policy, prompting free speech advocacy intervention.
fromPoynter
2 months ago
Media industry

How to build a newsroom plan for responding to First Amendment threats - Poynter

Right-wing politics
fromJezebel
1 month ago

College Republicans Cry Free Speech After Chapter Gets Shut Down for Nazi Salutes

Multiple college Republican groups have been exposed for Nazi-related conduct, with leadership defending or minimizing these incidents as free speech or youthful behavior.
Higher education
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Nine universities start legal action over student loan error row

Nine universities are suing the government over sudden loan repayment demands for students in weekend courses classified as distance learning.
Higher education
fromHarvard Gazette
5 days ago

'This is not about Harvard. It is about higher education.' - Harvard Gazette

The partnership between U.S. universities and government is threatened, risking a brain drain similar to post-war Europe.
Higher education
fromFortune
1 month ago

University of Florida College Republicans chapter sues over being shut down on antisemitism claims | Fortune

College Republicans sued University of Florida after the school deactivated their chapter following antisemitic conduct by members, claiming violation of free speech rights.
Higher education
fromFingerlakes1.com
1 month ago

Report ranks some NY colleges as 'most hostile' to free speech | Fingerlakes1.com

A CAIR report identifies Columbia University and CUNY as the most restrictive campuses for pro-Palestinian speech, with 51 universities evaluated for suppressing Gaza-related discourse and pro-Palestine protests.
#campus-free-speech
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago

How Elite Colleges Aided Censorship During the Red Scares

When I saw the Association of American Universities' rejection of the White House's "Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education," I knew that the institutions invited to join the agreement were likely to reject it, too. At a time when organizational communication seems to be the province of PR firms, it is still true that a missive from a group representing some of our country's most prestigious research institutions carries substantial weight in U.S. higher education.
Higher education
Higher education
fromTruthout
2 months ago

So-Called "Intellectual Freedom Centers" Spread Right-Wing Ideologies on Campus

Campus 'civics' centers at public universities expand, promoting conservative-leaning curricula emphasizing Western tradition, free-speech culture, and donor or legislative funding.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago

UNC Admin Can Now, Officially, Secretly Record Faculty

According to the policy, administrators may, with the provost and general counsel's written permission, record classes or access existing recordings without telling faculty in order to "gather evidence in connection with an investigation into alleged violations of university policy" and "for any other lawful purpose, when authorized in writing by the provost and the office of university counsel, who will consult with the chair of the faculty."
Higher education
Higher education
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Surveilled on Your Own Campus

A University of Michigan student experienced persistent, targeted following and surveillance linked to multiple similar vehicles while active in pro-Palestine campus organizing.
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