Embracing and supporting freedom of thought and expression are core principles of higher education, but it generates tough conversations and decisions, typically involve fundamental ideological differences.
With new directions of progressive activism and increasing skepticism from conservative media and lawmakers, institutions often find themselves in the middle and under pressure to take a stand. This collection from The Chronicle includes news articles and opinion essays that serve as a valuable tool to navigate this fractious territory.
Academics on the right complain about “wokeness” and “cancel culture,” while those on the left argue that their critics ignore facts and empirical inquiry in the name of free speech. Order your copy of Academic Freedom Now: Why Colleges Should be Worried for a deep dive on this topic.
