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fromFuturism
2 months ago
Higher education

They Started an Entire College Dedicated to Resisting Cancel Culture, and Then the Funniest Possible Thing Happened

fromFuturism
2 months ago
Higher education

They Started an Entire College Dedicated to Resisting Cancel Culture, and Then the Funniest Possible Thing Happened

fromwww.mediaite.com
5 hours 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
Psychology
fromCornell Chronicle
1 day ago

Why do people oppose violence and support war? How moral views evolve | Cornell Chronicle

Moral views are influenced by fixed beliefs and fickle perceptions, leading to disagreements and changes over time.
Media industry
fromWIRED
14 hours 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.theguardian.com
1 day ago

A disturbing lack of integrity': Columbia students file complaint against energy thinktank taking big oil money

Columbia's Center on Global Energy Policy (CGEP) describes itself as an independent organization producing research on energy policy. But that representation is misleading, alleges the complaint to the New York City consumer protection bureau.
Non-profit organizations
fromHyperallergic
19 hours ago

Ai Weiwei on Censorship

Trump's latest memes depict him as a Roman warrior and son of god, which has upset his Catholic supporters. Emma Cieslik points out the misrepresentation of religious wounds.
Arts
#immigration
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Judges fired after blocking deportation of pro-Palestinian students

Two immigration judges were fired after ruling against the Trump administration in deportation cases involving pro-Palestinian students.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Judges fired after blocking deportation of pro-Palestinian students

Two immigration judges were fired after ruling against the Trump administration in deportation cases involving pro-Palestinian students.
Online Community Development
fromTruthout
2 days ago

What Do Authoritarians Fear Most? People Who Stick Up for Each Other.

Solidarity among communities is essential for resilience against economic and social pressures exacerbated by conflict and local challenges.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Toronto teens, parents, counsellors uncertain possible social media ban will be successful | CBC News

I've really gotten ahead because it's [allowed] me to get real life experience since very young. I don't think I would have really [been] introduced to this world if it wasn't for my book Instagram.
Digital life
Education
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Chelsea High School teacher on leave after students stage protest, allege misconduct

A Chelsea High School teacher is on leave due to allegations of inappropriate conduct with students, prompting an investigation.
#lgbtq
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago
Right-wing politics

Baptist college stirs controversy in approving LGBTQ+ event to counter Turning Point USA rally - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago
LGBT

She came out to a homophobic student. The school quickly forced her to resign. - LGBTQ Nation

A teacher's assistant resigned after being investigated for addressing a student's homophobic comments, impacting her future employment and benefits.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
7 months ago

Teacher dies by suicide on the first day of school after years of anti-lesbian harassment - LGBTQ Nation

A lesbian teacher died by suicide after enduring years of homophobic harassment in France.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Baptist college stirs controversy in approving LGBTQ+ event to counter Turning Point USA rally - LGBTQ Nation

A pro-LGBTQ+ Christian event at Baylor College counters a Turning Point USA rally, highlighting tensions over campus inclusivity and conservative ideologies.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

She came out to a homophobic student. The school quickly forced her to resign. - LGBTQ Nation

A teacher's assistant resigned after being investigated for addressing a student's homophobic comments, impacting her future employment and benefits.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Turning Point Journalist Says She Was Brutally Assaulted' By Anti-ICE Protesters and Comes with Video

Savanah Hernandez was assaulted by anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis, resulting in physical injuries and damage to her glasses.
Law
fromHarvard Gazette
4 days ago

When is it time to dissent? - Harvard Gazette

Dissent is essential in law and faith, offering lessons on navigating disagreement productively.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The Guardian view on AI politics: US datacentre protests are a warning to big tech | Editorial

Voters across the political spectrum are uniting against big tech's influence, particularly regarding AI datacentres and their environmental impact.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump Administration Demands Reddit Reveal Identity of User Who Criticized ICE

The Trump administration ordered Reddit to provide personal information on a user criticizing ICE, raising First Amendment concerns.
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

LGBTQ+ people have always made history. But students are only just starting to learn that. - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ individuals have historically been invisible in American education, but recent shifts aim to include their narratives in curricula.
Media industry
fromWIRED
4 days ago

The Indie News Queen Who's Not Done Pissing Off the Powerful

Amy Goodman, a prominent journalist, is the focus of the documentary 'Steal This Story, Please!', showcasing her relentless pursuit of truth.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

The right is destroying LGBTQ+ education. But gay union leader Randi Weingarten has a secret weapon. - LGBTQ Nation

Randi Weingarten emphasizes the importance of justice, inclusion, and respect in the fight against anti-LGBTQ+ policies.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Northeastern students rally over lack of communication after recent violence

Students at Northeastern University demand better communication and transparency from the administration regarding safety incidents near campus.
#florida
fromABA Journal
4 days ago
Right-wing politics

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

fromABA Journal
4 days ago
Right-wing politics

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

#free-speech
Arts
fromHarvard Gazette
4 days ago

Getting to know your colleagues' creative side - Harvard Gazette

Harvard's annual Staff Art Show showcases the artistic talents of 215 staff members across multiple campus locations.
#education
Education
fromBuzzFeed
5 days ago

Teachers Are Sharing Everyday Things Students Can't Do For Themselves Anymore

Teachers express frustration over students' lack of basic skills and interest in learning, attributing it to modern parenting and curriculum issues.
Education
fromThe Nation
6 days ago

Diminished Lives: an Assault on the Humanities

Students are increasingly trained for corporate jobs at the expense of arts and humanities education.
Education
fromBuzzFeed
5 days ago

Teachers Are Sharing Everyday Things Students Can't Do For Themselves Anymore

Teachers express frustration over students' lack of basic skills and interest in learning, attributing it to modern parenting and curriculum issues.
Education
fromThe Nation
6 days ago

Diminished Lives: an Assault on the Humanities

Students are increasingly trained for corporate jobs at the expense of arts and humanities education.
#first-amendment
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Teacher sues school that forced him to remove LGBTQ+-inclusive flag: "The Constitution demands more" - LGBTQ Nation

A teacher is suing a school district for violating his First Amendment rights by forcing him to remove an anti-hate flag from his classroom.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Ohio teacher sues over removal of 'Hate Has No Home Here' poster

A teacher is suing his school district for violating his First Amendment rights by ordering the removal of an anti-hate poster from his classroom.
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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Teacher sues school that forced him to remove LGBTQ+-inclusive flag: "The Constitution demands more" - LGBTQ Nation

A teacher is suing a school district for violating his First Amendment rights by forcing him to remove an anti-hate flag from his classroom.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Ohio teacher sues over removal of 'Hate Has No Home Here' poster

A teacher is suing his school district for violating his First Amendment rights by ordering the removal of an anti-hate poster from his classroom.
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.
Higher education
fromLGBTQ Nation
12 hours 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.
Media industry
fromPoynter
6 days 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.
#academic-freedom
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Cornell Federalist Society Invites 'White Supremacy' Speaker Because That's What Federalist Society Chapters Do - Above the Law

University of Pennsylvania sanctioned Professor Amy Wax for promoting white supremacy but allowed her to keep her job and tenure.
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Cornell Federalist Society Invites 'White Supremacy' Speaker Because That's What Federalist Society Chapters Do - Above the Law

University of Pennsylvania sanctioned Professor Amy Wax for promoting white supremacy but allowed her to keep her job and tenure.
Arts
fromArtnet News
6 days ago

Dartmouth Students Renew Calls to Remove Leon Black's Name From Arts Center | Artnet News

Students at Dartmouth demand the removal of Leon Black's name from the arts center due to his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Higher education
fromPoynter
1 day ago

Student journalists may produce a quarter million bylines a year. Here's what that looks like - Poynter

Student journalists are actively producing a significant volume of work, contributing to campus life and press freedom despite challenges faced by student media.
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Classmates subjected a young teen to "relentless" homophobic bullying. Then tragedy struck. - LGBTQ Nation

Leyton's mother stated, 'None of the boys in that school accepted him. They told him they would never accept him for the way he spoke. He was a sassy speaker, more feminine - not the 'hard boy' type. This wasn't going on for just a little while.'
LGBT
#campus-protests
fromAlgemeiner.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

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

Left-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 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.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks 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.
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

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

Carlos Sanchez was arrested while covering a pro-Palestinian demonstration at the University of Texas at Austin. He was charged with assaulting an officer after allegedly bumping into one.
Media industry
#boston-university
Boston
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks 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.
Higher education
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Boston University removed Pride flags. Backlash forced its president to back off

Boston University has paused the removal of Pride flags from campus offices amid protests and concerns over free expression.
Boston
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks 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.
Higher education
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Boston University removed Pride flags. Backlash forced its president to back off

Boston University has paused the removal of Pride flags from campus offices amid protests and concerns over free expression.
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

UC Berkeley Law Students Are Worried The Medium Is The Mistake - Above the Law

California bar exam software faces significant technical issues and privacy concerns, prompting student pushback against its use.
Right-wing politics
fromJezebel
3 weeks 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
fromNature
6 days ago

Should academic misconduct be catalogued? Proposed US database sparks debate

Creating a national database of researchers guilty of misconduct could prevent them from securing new academic positions.
Social justice
fromNature
2 months ago

Campus protests and civil disobedience: does academia have a problem with activism?

Academic engagement in activism can conflict with institutional expectations and affect career prospects, with perceptions shaped by identity and professional risk.
US politics
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Student protester tells jury about demonstrators' plans to take over Stanford president's office

Defense attorneys argued the June 5, 2024 Stanford occupiers intended a nonviolent divestment protest and challenged witness John Richardson's reliability.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago

Report: State Lawmakers Enacted 21 Censorship Bills in 2025

Last year was a record-setting one for education censorship; more than half of U.S college and university students now study in a state with at least one law or policy restricting what can be taught or how college campuses can operate, according to a new report from PEN America, a nonprofit that advocates for campus free speech and press freedom.
US politics
#campus-free-speech
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.
Higher education
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Only Nazis ban books': on the frontlines with students fighting Trump over higher education

Governor Ron DeSantis transformed New College from a liberal arts sanctuary into a conservative institution by replacing trustees, removing books, eliminating DEI programs, and restructuring campus facilities to align with his political agenda.
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.
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
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