Crazy

The one redeeming aspect of this antisemitic campus thuggery is exposing again how the campus speech codes, safe spaces, etc., were purely about power and silencing critics rather than sensitivity.

Good luck enforcing those rules on the rest of the student body ever again.

Posted a working paper on “institutional neutrality” and the purpose of universities

papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cf…

FIRE Academic Freedom Alliance Heterodox Academy American Association of University Professors National Association of Scholars American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) Speech First UC Center for Free Speech & Civic Engagement ACE

“This is not complicated: The University of Florida is not a daycare, and we do not treat protesters like children — they knew the rules, they broke the rules, and they’ll face the consequences.”

Blocking bus with arrestees at Princeton after occupation of Clio Hall

'One of those expelled...said protesting in high school was what helped get him into Vanderbilt & secure a merit scholarship for activists and organizers. His college essay was about organizing walkouts to oppose Gov. Ron DeSantis’ anti-LGBTQ policies.' apnews.com/article/studen…

If Kristi Noem thought Cricket was erratic, untrainable, and violent, what until she starts working for Trump in his next administration.

In a couple of hours. Might be some discussion of encampments

Should’ve done this yesterday, tbh UT Austin

A reminder to faculty that cancelling classes to support political action can subject you to university discipline

Clear statement from Princeton’s president

On encampments, free speech, and ‘time, place, and manner’ rules on university campuses dailyprincetonian.com/article/2024/0…

This article, from Keith E. Whittington, is the best, most comprehensive treatment I've seen of extramural speech & academic freedom. Essential reading for faculty, admin & anyone else who wants to better understand the 3rd pillar of academic freedom(1st is research, 2nd is teaching)

When the dust has settled or sooner, I hope every campus administrator will read this, by Keith E. Whittington,
on considerations in crafting policy on and response to protests: chronicle.com/article/protes…

Apr 25, Odyssey Lecture, Keith E. Whittington (Princeton), “Speak Freely: Why Universities Must Defend Free Speech” events.brown.edu/ppe/event/2802…

My latest

Opinion | Protest and Civil Disobedience Are Two Different Things chronicle.com/article/protes…

Separating protesters from counter-protesters is a basic, widespread, and important strategy for keeping heated expressive activities from becoming violent