Montclair State University in New Jersey recently made headlines when it backtracked on a controversial protest policy just 11 days after its announcement, as reported by NorthJersey.com. The initial policy had limited protests and leafletting to a small designated area on campus, while also placing restrictions on silent actions such as displaying signs. This move … Read more
To the Editor: In his recent article on deliberative and activist speech (“How Activist Speech Threatens Educational Values,” October 8, 2024), my colleague Nick Burbules highlights the struggle many universities face in balancing free expression with campus safety. While Burbules distinguishes between deliberative and activist speech to address this challenge, there is a risk in … Read more
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro (D) stated that Vice President Harris did a “excellent job” in her speech at the Ellipse rally, highlighting the contrast between herself and former President Trump. “I thought she made a really important case, not just about our democracy being threatened and the risk of Donald Trump, but I thought she … Read more
Matthew Garrett, a former professor at Bakersfield College, recently reached a settlement in a lawsuit with his former employer. The settlement, which includes a $2.4 million payment from the Kern Community College District, also resulted in Garrett’s resignation. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, alleged that the … Read more
In North Las Vegas, Nevada, former President Barack Obama delivered a standup monologue criticizing former President Donald Trump to over 4,000 Democratic supporters at Cheyenne High School. Obama mocked Trump for being a 78-year-old billionaire who constantly complains and tries to sell products. He also criticized Trump for his lack of responsibility and his definition … Read more