Tag: Foundation for Individual Rights in Education

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In the Face of Hate, Public Universities Struggle to Balance Inclusivity, Free Speech

With students and faculty posting heated — and in some cases, racist — reactions to current events on social media, universities find themselves in a legal minefield as they navigate First Amendment rights and the educational ideals of tolerance and respect.

June 23, 2020

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FIRE Report Examines Free Speech on College Campuses

The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) has released its annual report on institutional policies that can restrict student expression.

December 5, 2019

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Report Highlights Freedom of Speech Restrictions

According to a new report from the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE), 81 percent of top colleges in Virginia restrict free speech in some form.

December 13, 2018