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A photo illustration including a photograph of Jim Jordan, the U.S. House Judiciary Committee chairman, the front page of a recent interim staff report from his committee and partial quotes from the report.
A photo illustration including a photograph of Jim Jordan, the U.S. House Judiciary Committee chairman, the front page of a recent interim staff report from his committee and partial quotes from the report.

Misinformation Research Plows Ahead—but So Do Political Detractors

December 4, 2023

Republicans’ ongoing lawsuits and House probes have buffeted those who study online falsehoods. Researchers say there’s been a “chilling effect,” but the work goes on.

People demonstrating, holding signs saying "On Strike," with a Columbia College Chicago sign on the building behind them.
People demonstrating, holding signs saying "On Strike," with a Columbia College Chicago sign on the building behind them.

Columbia Chicago Faculty Strike Hits One-Month Mark

November 30, 2023

The uncommonly long walkout by part-time instructors at the arts-focused institution is roiling not just them but students and their full-time peers.

A photo illustration including a photo of Kendrick Morales and a quote from the Academic Freedom Alliance saying "Notably, student grades in Professor Morales's classes were altered by the senior administration without notice or consultation with Professor Morales."
A photo illustration including a photo of Kendrick Morales and a quote from the Academic Freedom Alliance saying "Notably, student grades in Professor Morales's classes were altered by the senior administration without notice or consultation with Professor Morales."

Professor Says Spelman Raised Students’ Grades, Fired Him

November 28, 2023

Former tenure-track faculty member says the college inflated students’ grades and axed him after he complained. Some say that violates academic freedom.