Where There's Woke WTW64: Did Students Shut Down Bipartisan Free Speech Event at Yale Law School?
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Sep 30, 2024 Dive into the chaos at Yale Law School, where a free speech event faced fiery protests. The discussion reveals the complexities behind the students' actions and questions the narrative surrounding 'snowflake' culture. With a mix of humor and serious debate, the hosts explore the broader implications of free speech on campuses and the influence of funding on these dynamics. They also tackle a pivotal Supreme Court case, examining how different perspectives shape the discourse on civil rights and protest.
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Yale Protest Misrepresented
- Jon Ronson uses a 2022 news clip about a Yale Law School protest in a podcast about 2020's culture wars.
- This clip misrepresents the event as a free speech debate disrupted by students.
Not About Free Speech
- The Yale event wasn't about free speech but a technical legal issue in the Uzuegbunam v. Preczewski Supreme Court case.
- The case concerned nominal damages in civil rights lawsuits after policy changes.
Case Background
- Uzuegbunam v. Preczewski involved a student wanting to proselytize on campus, restricted to free speech zones.
- A complaint led to his activities being deemed disruptive, but the case focused on a technicality.