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Columbia’s free-speech fight

Today, Explained

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Free Speech vs. Student Safety

This chapter explores the tension between protecting student safety and upholding free speech on college campuses, particularly in light of a controversial decision by Columbia University to involve police during a peaceful protest. The speakers emphasize the need for universities to encourage open debate while navigating polarized views and the pressures of censorship in today's academic environment.

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