FREE SPEECH

Sep 06 2024EDUCATION

Free Speech vs. 'Harmful Conduct':NYC Judge Weighs In on Heated School Debate

A New York City parent activist, Maud Maron, was recently reinstated to her education post after a federal judge ruled that Schools Chancellor David Banks likely violated her free speech rights. Maron’s removal stemmed from her criticism of an anonymous editorial in a Stuyvesant High School student

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Sep 06 2024EDUCATION

NYC School Board Censorship Battle: A Fight for Free Speech

One of the most troubling parts of that identity instruction is the idea that you can't say something — even if you think it's true or important to discuss — because your words might "offend" some people.

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Sep 06 2024EDUCATION

Columbia's Clash: Can Free Speech and Safety Co-Exist?

A new year, same tensions: Despite new leadership and promises of dialogue, students are already back on the picket lines, questioning whether the university truly understands their concerns. Some are even planning encampments, raising the question: is this a cycle that will repeat itself? Walking

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Can Employers Silence Workers' Voices? California's Battle Over 'Captive Audience' Meetings

California lawmakers are in a heated debate over whether employers should be allowed to force workers to attend meetings discussing unionization. Senate Bill 399 aims to ban these so-called 'captive audience' meetings, where bosses present their views on unions. But is this really about protecting

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