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.
DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 23, 2026 — An Iowa state court on Wednesday dismissed President Donald Trump’s frivolous lawsuit against veteran pollster…
Whitman College, nestled near Washington’s Blue Mountains in Walla Walla, promises prospective students, “You’ll find your own path and passions —…
The free speech culture wars look different than they did a decade ago. Reason senior editor and Rising host Robby…
NASHVILLE, Sept. 21, 2026 — A Tennessee public servant’s lawsuit challenging her unlawful firing for protected speech cleared a key…
Police in Kingsport, Tennessee, staged the raid to arrest Joshua Gibbons after he filmed and criticized a speeding officer nine…
On September 18, 2026, President Trump announced he was banning CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House due…
On September 18, 2026, President Trump announced he was banning CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House due…
Sociology professor Wayne Brekhus is in trouble.Why? Because Brekhus talked about research and academic practices at his university. Last week, a…
“Fake News” — that’s why President Trump says he banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House. Since our…
Free Speech Dispatch covers censorship trends and challenges around the world. If you want to know where free expression is under…
Last week, Rep. Glenn Grothman introduced H.R. 10335, the Restoring Civil Rights Attorney’s Fees Act of 2026. The bill would make…
Stringent criticism of other parties’ and politicians’ platforms is the bread and butter of politics. No political table can be…