Study: 88% of colleges, universities restrict free speech in some form
A new study from the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education has found that 88% of American universities restrict free speech in some form.
FIRE’s 2021 Spotlight on Speech Codes looked at the free speech policies of 478 colleges and universities, 372 public institutions and 106 private colleges and universities. Based on a school’s written policies on free speech, it was assigned into one of four categories: Red light, yellow light, green light or warning. Factors examined when compiling the ratings included a university’s policies on “free speech zones,” hate speech, internet usage, tolerance, respect and civility, harassment, obscenity and security fees....