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The End of Academic Freedom (w/ Maura Finkelstein) | The Chris Hedges Report

The Chris Hedges Report

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Crisis in American Higher Education

This chapter examines the troubling state of American higher education, marked by fears of surveillance and self-censorship within academic environments. It addresses the erosion of academic freedom, particularly through recent instances at Columbia University, and emphasizes the need for collective action against systemic injustices. Ultimately, the discussion conveys a sense of urgency for students and faculty to confront these challenges while fostering hope in the younger generation's growing activism.

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