Free expression
Speech policy at UVA is tested every time a speaker arrives, a protest forms, or a student says the wrong thing. We report on how the University responds when it is tested.
Apologies Run One Way at UVa
by James A. BaconThe woke witch trials of the 21st century don’t burn their victims at the stake, but they still do immense harm.We previously told the story of how Morgan Bettinger,…
Debate: Academic Freedom at U.S. Universities
Register for the Livestream Debate, 1:30pm EST, Wed, May 3, 2023:“Protecting Academic Freedom at U.S. Universities: Do Proposed Policies in Florida Make Sense?”Many educational leaders have become acutely concerned that Academic Freedom…
Free Speech and Open Inquiry Are “Non-Negotiable”
by James A. BaconGovernor Glenn Youngkin made a national name for himself by standing up for parents’ rights in public education. His administration has engaged in bruising battles over transgender policy, critical…