The student’s application for club recognition lingered for months allegedly because of COVID concerns, but the university went ahead and approved recognition for a new surfing club.
By Todd Shepherd
Peter Berkowitz: An open letter to Swarthmore President Valerie Smith
A Swarthmore alumnus writes a letter to college president Valerie Smith, reflecting on the relation between politics and liberal education.
By Peter Berkowitz
St. Joseph’s ignored its own policy by suspending professor over tweets
A Foundation for Individual Rights in Education attorney says that St. Joseph’s University is contradicting its own commitment to constitutionally protected speech.
By Todd Shepherd
Lynn Uzzell: Madison’s five lessons for overcoming polarization
Five lessons from our preeminent constitutional founder James Madison might prove helpful in overcoming polarization.
By Lynn Uzzell
St. Joseph’s professor suspended over tweets
A professor under investigation for social media posts won’t return to the classroom this spring. The university claims it’s necessary for “inclusion.” First Amendment rights advocates cry fowl.
By Todd Shepherd
Kyle Sammin: Cancel culture comes to Hawk Hill
A professor of math at St. Joe’s University has his livelihood placed in jeopardy for tweeting mainstream opinions on critical race theory and reparations online.
By Kyle Sammin
Daniel Goncalves: Big Tech stranglehold over public discourse shows a monopoly in need of reform
Does Big Tech function as a regular private sector company — or a utility?
By Daniel Goncalves
The Editors: A civics lesson for Mr. Fetterman
Appearing in an interview last week, PA Lt. Governor John Fetterman displayed a willful ignorance at the basic tenets of free speech. Pennsylvanians ought to remember this as he readies for a likely Senate run.
By The Editors at Broad + Liberty
George Hofmann: Making sense of the fight over face masks
Mask-wearing supports, not contradicts, the principles of individual liberty as we all should feel obligated to do our part in curbing this escalating pandemic.
By George Hofmann
A birthday statement from U.S. Attorney McSwain
A message on this special day, the 231st birthday of the U.S. Constitution and the FIRST birthday of Broad + Liberty.
By Bill McSwain