Academic Freedom

3 articles

A gavel striking books in a courtroom, with a university campus in the background under a stormy sky, representing the legal challenges to Florida's 'Stop WOKE' Act.

Florida's 'Stop WOKE' Act Reveals the Political Costs of Policing Culture

On July 7, the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit declared Florida's Stop WOKE Act unconstitutional for university professors.

Eleanor Voss·September 7, 2026

A university library with distinct sections representing ideological silos, hindering open intellectual exchange among students.

Culture

What is Intellectual Diversity in Higher Education Centers?

At American colleges and universities, genuine problems related to open inquiry, diverse perspectives, and free expression are demonstrably present, challenging the very core of the academic mission.

Eleanor Voss·September 5, 2026

An empty university lecture hall with a spotlight on the podium, representing the chilling effect on academic freedom and intellectual diversity.

Culture

Indiana University Faces Complaints Over Intellectual Diversity Rules

Jessica Adams, an Indiana University social work lecturer, lost her job after showing a graphic that listed the 'Make America Great Again' slogan as an example of covert white supremacy, according to

Eleanor Voss·July 10, 2026