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Sean Stevens
Chief Research Advisor at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), specializing in campus free-speech research and the author/analyst behind FIRE's annual scorecard.
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Sep 25, 2025
• 28min
How Virginia Campuses Flunked Free Speech Rankings
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Sean Stevens, Chief Research Advisor at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), dives into campus free speech rankings and the alarming decline in open discourse. He discusses the detrimental 'words as violence' mindset that fuels censorship and the contrasting approaches of various Virginia universities. Stevens shares insights on how student activism can reshape campus climates and emphasizes the need for more openness to mitigate ideological divides. He also highlights what makes institutions like UVA and Claremont McKenna standout examples.
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