Tag Archives: Free Speech

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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Free Speech Abuse in Venezuela

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Clark Ruper

President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela has a long history of abusing his power to suppress political dissent.  He has taken over the nation’s media outlets, forcing them to broadcast his speeches and limiting the speech of his opponents.  Now he … 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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