Tag Archives: FIRE

The Blurred Limit of Expression at the Home of the Free Speech Movement

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Alexander McCobin

Casey Given, San Francisco CC for SFL, just wrote a blog post for FIRE that deserves reposting.  Check it out: To many people, “Berkeley” is synonymous with “protest.” Mentioning the University of California, Berkeley often conjures up images of bearded … Continue reading →

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Freedom Undermined by the Supreme Court

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Blayne Bennett

Back in February, Students For Liberty (SFL) joined with the Foundations for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) to submit an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States in an effort to repeal the Ninth Circuit Court’s opinion … Continue reading →

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FIRE’s Incentive Program Winners

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Clark Ruper

The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education runs a fantastic incentive program for students in their Campus Freedom Network.  Particpating students earn points for using FIRE’s resources and spreading the message of free speech on campus.  Activists recieve rewards ranging … Continue reading →

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Student Movement Update: Know Your Rights at Goucher College

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Clark Ruper

Earlier this month the Goucher Republicans and Libertarians hosted a series of events called Know Your Rights Week.  They spent the week educating their fellow students on a number of issues ranging from civil rights to student rights to women’s … Continue reading →

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Students in the Limelight

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Clark Ruper

The Huffington Post has launched a college section of its website to focus on student issues.  This is a positive sign for the student movement that more and more news outlets understand the importance of students and the vital role … Continue reading →

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Students Rights Week

Posted on July 2, 2009 by Clark Ruper

You’ve Learned Their Rules, Now Learn Your Rights! Anyone who has been through freshman orientation knows what a brainwashing experience it can be. Administrators and counselors spend days lecturing incoming students on what they cannot say on campus, what the … Continue reading →

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