
Stephen Miller's False Denials About Trump's Campus "Hate Speech" Codes; Sohrab Ahmari on the MAGA Splits Over Antitrust, Foreign Wars, and More
System Update with Glenn Greenwald
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Controversies of Hate Speech Codes in American Academia
This chapter examines the pressures from the Trump administration on American colleges to adopt expanded hate speech codes, particularly focusing on Columbia University's adoption of the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism. It highlights the contentious implications these codes have on academic freedom, especially regarding criticisms of Israel, and raises concerns about the chilling effect on scholarly discourse. The discussion critiques the intersection of political influence and educational policies, emphasizing the need for a balance between combating discrimination and maintaining free speech rights.
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