Category Archives: academic freedom

Building the fight for academic freedom | SocialistWorker.org

Posted on April 28, 2011 by

[...] “Without concerning ourselves with the politics of a particular college, college campuses are far from being the open, free institutions they are portrayed to be. In practice, students and faculty with leftist politics–especially when they demand democracy, equality and … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin GOP Seeks to Silence a Distinguished Dissenter. McCarthyism is Back. | The Nation

Posted on March 27, 2011 by

An outright attack on free speech and academic freedom.  We ought to oppose this any way we can: even if what they’re doing is legal, it’s part of the attempt of the GOP and others to intimidate those who think … Continue reading →

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Glenn Beck Targets Frances Fox Piven

Posted on January 21, 2011 by

Glenn Beck Targets Frances Fox Piven 7 February 2011 | The Nation Editors “On the afternoon of January 6, Frances Fox Piven, a distinguished professor, legendary activist, writer and longtime contributor to this magazine, received an e-mail from an unknown … Continue reading →

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Academic Freedom in the US after 9/11

Posted on January 7, 2011 by

Academic Freedom in the Post-9/11 Era Sam Petulla January 6, 2011 | Inside Higher Ed “It’s not just civil libertarians who worry that 9/11 has been used to justify insidious state overreach; academics have a mounting set of concerns, too. … Continue reading →

Posted in 9/11, academic freedom, civil liberties, higher education

Socialist Worker: Sami Al-Arian STILL in Jail

Posted on July 30, 2008 by

The Government’s War Against Dr. Sami Al-Arian Nancy Welch interviews Laila al-Arian, daughter of Dr. Al-Arian and co-author of Collateral Damage. Even after being granted bail by a judge before his next trial on August 13, Dr. Al-Arian remains imprisoned. … Continue reading →

Posted in academic freedom, civil liberties, palestine

Kafila: On Many Ramayanas

Posted on February 29, 2008 by

Kafila: On many Ramayanas Hindutva’s battle against cultural diversity and understanding of history continues, in the standoff at Delhi University.

Posted in academic freedom, hindutva, india, media

DePaul Students Sit-In for Academic Freedom

Posted on June 13, 2007 by

After Mehrene Larudee, an assistant professor who supported Norman Finklestein’s failed tenure bid, was also denied tenure, DePaul students are taking action. Victor Lang, “DePaul Students Sit-In for Academic Freedom”

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Article: Finkelstein Tenure Bid Rejected

Posted on June 12, 2007 by

The Chronicle of Higher Education: DePaul Rejects Tenure Bid by Finkelstein Another left-wing and anti-Zionist professor denied tenure.

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V. Tech Mystery Solved! English professors are the problem…

Posted on May 16, 2007 by

What Cho Learned In The English DepartmentAccording to anti-feminist activist Phyllis Schlafly… Karen Houppert’s article in The Nation on Schlafly Thanks, Michele.

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The Politics of Tenure: Norman Finklestein

Posted on May 9, 2007 by

Target of a witch-hunt for opposing Israel This article’s about the tenure battle at DePaul University around Norman Finklestein, an outspoken critic of Israeli and US policy in Palestine. Click here if you’re interested in the solidarity campaign.

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