Academic Free Speech

The Cancellation of Bertrand Russell

Eight decades later, the issues raised by the Russell case—the rights to free speech and academic freedom—have still not been settled.

James Huffman

15 Sep 2023 · 9 min read

In Praise of Gender Crits

“Gender-critical” is a jargonny way of describing the ordinary views held by the vast majority of the planet’s population.

The Quillette Editorial Board

16 Jun 2023 · 8 min read

Campus Speech and Compromised Safety

As universities try desperately to serve two masters (knowledge production; diversity and inclusion), they will increasingly end up sanctioning speech that should be protected.

Holly Lawford-Smith

31 May 2023 · 9 min read

Free Speech and Due Process at Princeton: The Case of Joshua Katz

The treatment of a dissident professor raises serious questions about the university’s actions

Robert P. George

10 Jun 2022 · 10 min read

When Disagreement Becomes Trauma

How does one deal with those who claim that debate itself represents an agony beyond human endurance?

Jonathan Kay

8 May 2022 · 7 min read

Podcast #165: Peter Boghossian on Why He Quit Portland State University

Quillette

13 Sep 2021 ·

How to Fight the Enemies of Academic Freedom

Sergiu Klainerman

10 Aug 2020 · 6 min read