Free Speech and University Autonomy

This chapter examines the tension between government oversight and the autonomy of universities, with a spotlight on Harvard's handling of free speech controversies and anti-Semitism. It discusses the potential consequences of government funding imposing a political litmus test on private colleges and the implications for academic freedom. The chapter also highlights case studies of students facing consequences for their protests, raising essential questions about viewpoint diversity and the balance between legal rights and campus speech climate.