“This administration is extorting universities to sign away academic freedom,” said one assistant professor.
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“There is no neutral ground in this moment. You’re either resisting or you’re complicit,” says Eman Abdelhadi.
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Books are heavily restricted behind bars, including some of the books that officials have fought for students to access.
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Teachers’ unions and civil rights groups say the legislation could stifle criticisms of Israel.
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The ouster of comedian Jimmy Kimmel signals a broader crackdown on media. Let’s double down, not back off in response.
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Faculty at state schools are waging collective action in the face of both federal and state attacks. Will it be enough?
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“People support the idea of a capacious and a truthful, unvarnished picture of [US] history,” says Annette Gordon-Reed.
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These systems are a dictator’s dream: the perfect infrastructure for the imposition of totalitarianism.
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The proposed STOP HATE Act comes as US public opinion has dramatically shifted against Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
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While the case deals specifically with noncitizens, it has implications for free speech for everyone in the US.
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“The library is for everybody,” said the Pierce County library manager, who had served for 15 years before her firing.
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The state law imposes massive fines on anyone who releases air quality data, possibly violating the First Amendment.
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