Feb 12
Free speech creeps back in William & Mary
“A student group, the Sons of Liberty, saw its satirical protest unlawfully halted by W&M in November; it was one of many such protests nationwide that were shut down on campuses this past fall. While W&M allowed the group’s bake sale to proceed without incident this time, W&M President Timothy J. Sullivan issued a statement denying that his administration acted improperly in stopping then same protest just months before.” (02/11/04)
Via: Rational Review
“An actual debate on the merits of racial preferences has taken place on an American campus, Utah State University. ... Astonishingly, the university administration did not step in to halt the proceedings on the grounds that feelings might be hurt. The debate was civil, with some booing and cheering on both sides. ... Is it possible that other universities will begin experimenting with free speech? The fog of censorship on campus is beginning to lift, thanks to the pressure of litigation … by groups such as the Center for Individual Rights, the Alliance Defense Fund and the Philadelphia-based Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, a major player in the campus wars.” (02/11/04)
