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Free expression and updated University of Hawaiʻi updated time, place and manner policy

University on July 1 will implement the updated policy and procedures on an interim basis systemwide; requires activities follow reasonable, viewpoint-neutral standards such as man...

Editorial: Don’t stifle free speech at UH

University of Hawaii alumni of a certain age, and other kamaaina, will conjure vivid images when hearing the term “Bachman Hall sit-in.” In 1968, the peak of the Vietnam conflict,...

Podcast: How State Legislatures Are Reshaping Freedom of Expression in Higher Education

It seems fair to say that freedom of expression is a hot button issue on university campuses. I am something of a podcast junkie and thought that followers of the TaxProf Blog migh...

The chilling effects of Trump’s war on free speech extend far beyond campus walls – and that’s the point

“Go along to get along” is becoming the mantra of the age – including for college students.

Panel on Free Speech at the Library of Congress This Tuesday (June 2), 5:30 to 7:30 pm (Moderated by David Lat)

Mary Anne Franks (GW), Emerson Sykes (ACLU), and I will be discussing a wide range of free speech matters.

Column: Policy protects free expression at UH

A June 21 Honolulu Star-Advertiser article about the University of Hawaii’s proposed updates to its Free Expression policy raised important questions — questions I welcome (“Propos...

The Importance of Free Speech in American Public Junior High and High Schools

When I was in college, liberals, not conservatives, were more zealous in defending free speech, when it came to issues… The post The Importance of Free Speech in American Public Ju...

A Case of Campus Cancel Culture Finally Goes to Trial

The Freedom to Be Woke

In the never-ending debate about freedom of speech on college campuses, conservatives have long condemned “cancel culture,” an attitude of intolerance toward conservative ideas. Th...

To the editor: Will Ohio’s public universities lead the nation in free speech?

Ohio’s public universities have made big improvements in their policies on free expression and intellectual diversity, in most cases thanks to the recently passed Senate Bill 1. Th...

Student Speech and Civic Education

In this post, I shall continue down the free speech as autonomy-enhancing path, contending that engagement in freedom of expression… The post Student Speech and Civic Education app...

First Amendment Protects Universities From Florida's Stop WOKE Act

In the U.S., government officials aren’t allowed to fight ideas they don’t like with censorship.

Universities Hiring Student Expression Specialists

Universities Hiring Student Expression Specialists Emma Whitford Wed, 06/17/2026 - 03:00 AM The new staff members will focus on creating, explaining and...

Kansas public high schools need more free speech, not less, in these contentious times

When it comes to constitutional protection for the speech of high school students, too many lawmakers care too much about scoring partisan points with their constituents and not ne...

University of California sued over ‘misgendering’ policy

The University of California 'has enacted a speech code that punishes students,' 'discourages them from expressing views outside of the university-approved mainstream.”

No Heckler's Veto Allowed at School Board Meetings

The case arose when a public commenter "attempted to express her views regarding the school district's alleged teaching of critical race theory."

Judge Overturns West Point Restriction on Civilian Faculty Speech

Judge Overturns West Point Restriction on Civilian Faculty Speech Ryan Quinn Thu, 05/28/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Ryan Q...

T-Shirt Thoughtcrimes at Florida International

T-Shirt Thoughtcrimes at Florida International Sara Brady Tue, 07/07/2026 - 03:00 AM All bans on protests are automatically viewpoint discrimination....

The First Amendment’s ‘trust’ in young adults

A court ruling on academic freedom in Florida also affirms college students’ ability and right to exercise independent reasoning as they sift through ideas “good and bad, easy and...

Free Speech and Respect for Student Autonomy

In my book, in defense of considerably more constitutional protection for student speech, I make an autonomy-enhancing argument, relying not… The post Free Speech and Respect for S...

Students Largely Oppose Punishment for ‘Objectionable Speech,’ Study Finds

Students Largely Oppose Punishment for ‘Objectionable Speech,’ Study Finds jessica.blake@… Thu, 05/21/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s)...

Activist Alert

“The political core of any movement for freedom in the society has to have the political imperative to protect free speech.” ― bell hooks, author … Continue reading →

Academic Freedom Podcast Returns

Conversation with Brian Soucek about his book, institutional neutrality, and DEI

Eleventh Circuit Panel Strikes Down (by 2-1 Vote) Stop Florida University Professor Speech Restrictions

The restrictions appeared in the law that Gov. Ron DeSantis promoted as the "Stop W.O.K.E. Act."