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Taking a Stand for Free Speech
Dozens of Yale faculty members issue open letter decrying substance and tone of recent discussions of a controversial email -- and urging civil discussions of difficult issues.
Another Association Backs Israel Boycott
The National Women's Studies Association becomes the latest scholarly group to join the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement against Israel.
A Class Implodes Over Race
Kansas professor is on leave after students complain over her use of n-word and her statements on retention. Situation is latest to raise issues of racial sensitivity and academic freedom.
A Political Stance
Members of the Middle East Studies Association discuss whether they too should take a collective position on the boycott of Israeli universities.
Big Night for Boycott Movement
Anthropology professors vote overwhelmingly to back boycott of Israeli universities. Issue now goes to their association membership.
Settling With Salaita
U of Illinois settles with professor unhired for his controversial remarks on Twitter. He'll get cash but not the job he wanted.
Journalists as the Enemy
U of Missouri activists clash with student photographer, raising questions about protesters and free expression. And role of professor in blocking the student sets off large debate -- and she apologizes.
Another 'Heckler's Veto'
At U of Minnesota, protesters' interruptions delayed Israeli professor from talking. After three are arrested, they say their free speech rights were violated.