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 The Impact of Job Training on Free Speech and Democracy in Academia: A Closer Look at Penn's Open Expression Guidelines
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The impact of job training on free speech and democracy in academia is being examined, as debates over belonging, free expression, and diversity initiatives continue on college campuses. Republican lawmakers are seeking to fund free speech programs while cutting diversity initiatives, leading to conflicts over racial equity and free speech. The University of Wyoming canceled a social justice institute due to the elimination of funding for diversity initiatives. The University of Wisconsin system has reached an agreement with lawmakers to freeze hiring for diversity positions and eliminate an affirmative action faculty hiring program. The Supreme Court has backed a ban on drag events on campus, and the House Education and Workforce Committee has advanced bills targeting political litmus tests in higher education. Trust in academia and the decline of free speech on campus were discussed in a panel at Duke University. Misleading claims in educational curricula are also being addressed. Penn's temporary expression guidelines have raised concerns about the impact on free press. #HigherEducation #FreeSpeech #Diversity #AcademicFreedom #FirstAmendment...

#newstr #JobTraining #FreeSpeech #Democracy #OpenExpressionGuidelines #Penn #FirstAmendment #Censorship #SovietUnion 

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 The Impact of Job Training on Free Speech and Democracy in Academia
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The focus on job training in academia is undermining free speech and democracy. Republican lawmakers seek to fund free speech programs while cutting diversity initiatives. The University of Wyoming cancels a social justice institute due to the elimination of funding for diversity. The University of Wisconsin freezes hiring for diversity positions and eliminates an affirmative action faculty hiring program. The Supreme Court backs a ban on drag events on campus. Bills targeting political litmus tests in higher education advance. Trust in academia declines, leading to self-censorship. The emphasis on job training hinders education for democracy. #FreeSpeech #Diversity #HigherEducation #Democracy...

#newstr #JobTraining #FreeSpeech #Democracy #Education #Academia 

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 Misleading Claims in American Educational Curricula: A Critical Examination
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Republican lawmakers seek to fund free speech programs while cutting diversity initiatives in American universities. The University of Wyoming cancels Black 14 Social Justice Summer Institute due to elimination of funding for diversity. University of Wisconsin freezes hiring for diversity positions and eliminates affirmative action faculty hiring program. Supreme Court backs ban on drag events at West Texas A&M University. House Education and Workforce Committee advances bills targeting political litmus tests in higher education. Duke University panel discusses declining trust in academia and self-censorship. Dr. Lawrence Eppard discusses misleading claims in American educational curricula. #HigherEd #FreeSpeech #Diversity #DragBan #AcademicFreedom #TrustInAcademia...

#newstr #Education #Curricula #MisleadingClaims #Podcast 

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 University of Wyoming Cancels Black 14 Social Justice Summer Institute Due to Funding Changes
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The University of Wyoming cancels the Black 14 Social Justice Summer Institute due to funding changes, highlighting the ongoing debates over free speech and diversity on campuses. The University of Wisconsin system reaches an agreement with Republican lawmakers to freeze hiring for diversity positions and eliminate an affirmative action faculty hiring program. The Supreme Court backs West Texas A&M University's ban on drag events on campus, while the House Education and Workforce Committee advances bills targeting political litmus tests in higher education. Duke University hosts a panel discussing trust in academia, free speech, and institutional neutrality. #HigherEd #FreeSpeech #Diversity #Inclusion #AcademicFreedom...

#newstr #UniversityOfWyoming #Black14 #SocialJustice #Cancellation #Funding 

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 University of Wyoming Cancels Black 14 Social Justice Summer Institute
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The University of Wyoming cancels the Black 14 Social Justice Summer Institute due to the elimination of funding for the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The University of Wisconsin system reaches an agreement with Republican lawmakers to freeze hiring for diversity positions and eliminate an affirmative action faculty hiring program. The Supreme Court backs West Texas A&M University's ban on drag events on campus, and the House Education and Workforce Committee advances bills targeting political litmus tests in higher education. Duke University discusses trust in academia, free speech, and institutional neutrality. #HigherEd #Diversity #FreeSpeech #Inclusion...

#newstr #UniversityOfWyoming #Black14 #SocialJusticeSummerInstitute #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion 

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 UW Professor Sues University Over Censorship of Mock Land Acknowledgment Statement
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UW professor sues university over censorship of mock land acknowledgment statement, claiming viewpoint discrimination and First Amendment violations. Meanwhile, the University of Wisconsin system agrees to freeze hiring for diversity positions and eliminate affirmative action faculty hiring program, drawing criticism from Democrats. Supreme Court backs ban on drag events at West Texas A&M University, prolonging LGBTQ+ student organization's fight for First Amendment rights. House committee advances bills targeting political litmus tests in higher education, sparking partisan debate over free speech and academic integrity. Duke University panel discusses declining trust in academia, self-censorship, and institutional neutrality. #FreeSpeech #Diversity #HigherEd #FirstAmendment...

#newstr #Uw #Lawsuit #MockLandAcknowledgment #Censorship #FirstAmendment 

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