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Sep 2023
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The Free Speech Wars on Campus

CNN
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Between student protests, controversial speakers, and debates over “safe spaces,” complaints about free speech on campus are louder than ever. How do school leaders respond to these gripes? And how do they balance freedom of expression – and the idea that speech can be violence?  We have two college presidents from the front lines of this debate: Roslyn Clar ... Show More
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