WTW36: Fighting Back Against the Campus Outrage Machine
Where There's Woke
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Navigating Academic Freedom and Right-Wing Harassment in Higher Education
The chapter explores the speaker's experience defending academic freedom against right-wing harassment on campus, leading to the creation of the Faculty First Responders program. It discusses the challenges in distinguishing between authentic academic discourse and misuse of academic freedom for defending racist views. The chapter also delves into the impact of misinformation, cancel culture, and conservative activist groups on free speech and accountability in academia.
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