American Viewpoints

Show 2020-39 Segment 2 Going Online To Limit Free Speech On Campus

Episode Summary

Laura Beltz from the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) discusses her report on the state of free speech in online education at the college/university level. The report found that the majority of surveyed institutions restrict speech and expression both in the online learning setting and even in other communication, including email. Belz explains why this trend could have an impact on the country, even those off campus, in the future.