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Texas Tech System Prohibits Academic Discussions on Trans Identity
The Texas Tech University system has ordered all faculty to refrain from classroom discussions of transgender identity, The Texas Tribune...
Judge Reinstates South Dakota Prof Fired for Kirk Comments
A South Dakota district court judge ordered the University of South Dakota on Wednesday to reinstate Michael Hook, a tenured...
Angelo State Allows LGBQ Discussions, Holds Firm on Anti-Trans Policies
Directives related to a slate of convoluted and sometimes contradictory new policies prohibiting discussion of transgender topics and identity have...
Angelo State May Ban Pride Flags, Pronouns and Preferred Names
The new policies, if fully implemented, will also prohibit any discussion of transgender topics. It’s the latest assault on academic freedom at Texas public institutions.
Texas State Prof Sues, Claiming Free Speech, Contract Violations
A tenured Texas State University professor who was terminated earlier this month after allegedly inciting violence during a speech has...
What’s Next for Texas A&M?
Facing controversy, President Mark Welsh resigned abruptly Thursday. Now a search for his successor is set to begin amid a recent state trend of hiring lawmakers to lead institutions.
Doxing Campaign Endangers Faculty and Free Speech
Dozens of faculty and staff have faced online harassment and threats for their comments on Charlie Kirk’s death. Some universities have disciplined employees in response to political pressure.
Opinion
Censorship Is the Authoritarian’s Dream
The right to free expression must include the right to say horrible and evil things.