Recent News
Below are recent articles and studies relating to Free Speech, Viewpoint Diversity, and Academic Freedom at US universities. Just “point-and-click” to review these materials.
The Glaring Evidence That Free Speech Is Threatened on Campus / The Atlantic
The Atlantic
At a recent Intelligence Squared debate, an audience filled an auditorium at Yale University to weigh the timely proposition, “Free speech is threatened on campus.” The debate concerned higher education generally, not just the host institution. And at the event’s conclusion, having heard arguments on both sides of the question, 66 percent of the crowd agreed: free speech is threatened. That represented a 17-point shift from a poll taken as the event began.
Alumni Unite For Free Speech / WSJ - Oct 18, 2021
Liberal Students Object To Cornell Monoculture
Cornell Daily Sun
A little over seven years ago, the University of Chicago issued a report defending free speech on campus. Since then, over eighty institutions or faculty bodies have adopted the report and committed themselves to promote free expression. We write this letter to encourage Cornell to do the same.
Cornell's Proposed Code of Conduct Changes Threaten Free Speech
Cornell Review
In September 2017, Cornell University President Martha Pollack announced the creation of a “Task Force on Campus Climate”. The task force was to be composed of faculty, students, and staff, and was ostensibly designed to foster an environment that is “more diverse and inclusive, and that expresses greater respect and understanding.” The task force was directed to create recommendations for addressing instances of bigotry and intolerance. It was established in response to a student chanting “Build the Wall” that was not illegal under the current Campus Code.
99.5% Cornell Faculty, Academics’ Donations Given to Left-Leaning Groups
The Cornell Daily Sun
Over the last year, professors, researchers and lecturers collectively donated approximately $289,975.05 to election campaigns. Almost all donations were to left-leaning candidates for Congressional, gubernatorial and other races. There was only one donation to Republican candidates.
MIT Abandons Its Mission. And Me.
The Diversity Problem On Campus
Newsweek
American universities are undergoing a profound transformation that threatens to derail their primary mission: the production and dissemination of knowledge.