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Turkish Academics, Still Fearful in Exile
In Germany, they fear online harassment and the watchful eyes of those who support the Turkish government.
Justice Department Will Back Suit on ‘Free Speech’ Zone
Attorney General Sessions blasts colleges on issues of free expression.
‘Colonialism’ Article Flap Highlights Push for Transparency in Publishing
Just because the author of a controversial article on colonialism wants it stricken from the scholarly record doesn’t mean it’s going anywhere. Critics see clickbait corrupting scholarship.
Rejecting a Speaker
Howard students shout, chant and protest through a convocation speech by the former FBI director. Others offer views on the clash of words.
Free Speech or Inciting Violence?
A University of Wisconsin student’s provocative clothing line blasts police brutality, and a conservative state lawmaker seeks “accountability.”
Is Retraction the New Rebuttal?
Controversy over paper in favor of colonialism sparks calls for retraction as well as worries that academics are relying more on erasure than counterargument to challenge unpopular scholarship.
Who Is Blocking Campus Speakers Now?
Incidents at Harvard and Catholic Universities challenge idea that liberals are the only ones preventing ideas from being voiced on campuses.
Tweet Fallout: ‘Future Dead Cops’
John Jay College places adjunct on leave, citing safety issues after social media post is widely condemned in New York City.