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No Pakistani Scholars Allowed

The Indian government is barring Pakistani scholars from participating in a conference in New Delhi co-sponsored by an American academic association.
Opinion

Defending Free Speech

Michael Poliakoff writes that many campuses deserve attention for failing to defend the values of free expression.
Opinion

Ready, Aim, FIRE!

Samantha Harris and Mary Zoeller respond to a recent essay criticizing the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education.

Rebel or Reject?

How sexual harassment allegations against a guest speaker rocked Santa Barbara City College last semester -- and, one professor says, cost him his job.
Opinion

FIRE, Aim, Ready!

A recent report from the American Council of Trustees and Alumni defends free expression on campuses for weak reasons, argues Steven Bahls.

A Limit on Paying for Controversial Speakers

For certain events, UCLA will only cover $100,000 worth of security each year for speakers outside the university, a unique spending cap so far in higher education.

Political Pressure in Nebraska

AAUP says University of Nebraska-Lincoln violated Courtney Lawton's academic freedom when it ended her teaching appointment over a high-profile political dispute on campus.

'Fired' for Free Speech?

Syracuse challenges a former adjunct instructor's assertion that he was dismissed for defending students' right to offensive speech. He hasn't taught there since 2015, the university says.