The Controversy of Free Speech on College Campuses

In this chapter, the speakers discuss the controversy surrounding free speech on college campuses, including incidents of censorship, different interpretations of phrases, and the fallout at universities. They explore the appropriateness of a congressional investigation, question the consistency of free speech on elite campuses, and examine the connection between attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion and criticism of Israel or anti-Zionist speech. The chapter concludes with a question of how to consistently apply free speech in a society that tends to silence opposing viewpoints.