Freedom IndexCampus & Education
Campus & Education examines how free speech and censorship debates play out in schools, universities, and academic institutions. From campus protests to classroom policies, this category explores the challenges, opportunities, and evolving standards of expression in educational environments.
At issue: Can schools ban sanitized political expression just because someone considers it profane?SAND LAKE, Mich., March 26, 2026 –…
The verdicts against social media companies in California and New Mexico over the past two days reveal a disturbing trend: Americans are…
First arrests under Queensland’s new hate speech lawTwo protesters were arrested on the first day of Queensland’s ban on the slogan…
Across the United States, teenagers freely express themselves online. But that freedom is rapidly being restricted, and make no mistake:…
This keynote was originally delivered to the Delaware Inns of Court on March 11, 2026.We live in interesting times.I can…
In Sparta, Tennessee, handing out flyers in support of the First Amendment could put you on the wrong side of…
The political sphere, and the world more broadly, would probably be a better place if we did away with the…
Governments around the world have increasingly sought to regulate online speech well beyond their borders.If global platforms are forced to…
This essay was originally published by UnHerd on March 16, 2026.Over the weekend, the federal government threatened to effectively censor…
Spain is no longer just talking about regulating online “hate.” Now it’s building an AI system to track it. Fresh…
Brendan Carr’s authoritarian warning — that networks risk their broadcasting licenses for Iran war reporting that the government doesn’t like…
Gail Nazarene, an elected school board member in New Jersey, thought she was performing her duties as a public servant…