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The line between free speech and 'disruption' on college campuses
Published 2 years ago
Description
From Texas, to New York City, to Chapel Hill, students protesting university and U.S. support of Israel during its ongoing military effort in Gaza are being arrested, suspended and threatened with expulsion.
A conversation about the line between protected free speech, unwelcoming speech, and unacceptable disruption to campus life, and who gets to decide what is allowed.
Guests:
-Sarah Brown, News Editor for the Chronicle of Higher Education
-Sarah Ludington, Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the First Amendment Clinic at Duke Law School
- Dr. Irene Mulvey, President, AAUP (American Association of University Professors)
-Nico Perrino, Executive Vice President, FIRE (Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression)