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Federal Judge Declines To Stop Drag Show Ban at Texas College

The judge ruled that drag performances are not inherently expressive and that schools could regulate "vulgar and lewd" conduct.

Reason

Lawnmowers among $100k of equipment stolen from Soldier Field

John Deere Gators and ride-along mowers were among the items stolen from a Soldier Field contractor. The equipment did not belong to either the Bears or the Fire, which are tenants on the Lakefront.

Chicago Sun-Times

Suit Over Houston Park's Restriction on Displaying Videos of Animals Being Killed and Otherwise Unpleasantly Treated

From FIRE's press release (and you can read the Complaint here): Today, the Law & Religion Clinic at the University of Texas and the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression filed a lawsuit against the City of Houston, several Houston police officers, and Discovery Green Conservancy after police officers arrested…

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Ashland Professor Allegedly Ousted for Allowing 'Too Much Investigative Journalism'

After the student paper pressed university officials for interviews, its faculty adviser got into trouble.

Reason

Struggling Fire know turnaround must start now

The Fire have been outscored 11-1 in their last four games and look nothing like the team that surged into playoff contention before the Leagues Cup.

Chicago Sun-Times

Two-Thirds of College Students Think Shouting Down A Public Speaker Can Be Acceptable

Even at schools with solid speech policies, many students show little tolerance for opposing political beliefs.

Reason

Slumping Fire looking to regain winning form

Entering play Saturday at D.C. United, the Fire have dropped three consecutive games since the end of the Leagues Cup.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Maine hospital under fire for threatening to sue family of teenager who shared patient safety concerns online

He says a hospital employee finished just one year of a three-year fellowship

The Independent UK

Jessie Appleby and Bill Blanken: Do California Community Colleges 'Mandate Viewpoint Conformity'?

"Science should have no agenda other than a relentless pursuit of the truth.... With DEI, we're expected to search out racism within science curriculum, and it's just not there," says professor Bill Blanken.

Reason

FIRE on the School Restricting "Dont Tread on Me" and Firearms Policy Coalition Patches

From FIRE's letter sent yesterday to the Superintendent of Harrison School District Two in Colorado; I generally trust FIRE's factual accounts in such matters, and I think its legal analysis here is spot on: The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to defending freedom of…

Reason

That School Is Still Treading on Jaiden Rodriguez's Free Speech Rights

The district is still censoring the Gadsden flag patch as well as Second Amendment advocacy, according to FIRE.

Reason

Are California's New 'Woke' DEI College Standards Illegal?

Join Reason on YouTube at 1 p.m. Eastern for a discussion about a lawsuit against California Community Colleges' new DEI standards with FIRE attorney Jessie Appleby and the plaintiff

Reason

Fire must show resilience after loss to Orlando

The Fire can’t afford too many more blips like the ones they suffered against Orlando if they want to move up or just stay above the playoff line.

Chicago Sun-Times

Hospital Threatens Defamation Suit Over a 15-Year-Old's Change.org Petition

The hospital baselessly claimed the teenager's mother wrote the petition after she was fired without cause.

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Penis Squeezing Not Protected by Qualified Immunity

Plus: FIRE fights college's vague "greater good" policy, Biden administration pushes double talk on tariffs, and more...

Chicago Sun-Times

Evanston’s Jake Zivin providing soundtrack to Lionel Messi’s scoring on Apple TV

As the lead play-by-play voice alongside analyst Taylor Twellman on Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass, Zivin figures to call more of Messi’s goals.

Reason

30 Years Later, Politically Incorrect PCU Has a Lot To Say About College

“The whole woke movement, it’s obviously an echo of those times.”

The Guardian - UK

Tammy Beaumont 3.0 is a sight to behold for Welsh Fire in the Hundred

After a dismal 2022, success has come to Cardiff via increased interaction between the men and women

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Harry Brook puts World Cup disappointment behind him after hitting fastest ton in Hundred history

Northern Superchargers batter hit a remarkable unbeaten 105 off 42 balls despite defeat to Welsh Fire

The Independent UK

Harry Brook on losing side despite smashing fastest Hundred ton

The England batter blasted 105 off just 42 balls.

The Independent UK

I’ll really miss it – World Cup winner Alex Hartley to retire after The Hundred

Hartley took 10 wickets in eight matches during England’s seminal triumph in 2017.

Chicago Sun-Times

Fire entering final, critical stretch of season

Sunday’s game against Orlando City represents the beginning of an 11-match period that could end with the Fire reaching the playoffs for the first time since 2017.

Reason

FIRE Lawsuit Against California Community Colleges Over "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" Mandates

From today's press release, by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression:, about Palsgaard v. Christian (E.D. Cal.): Today, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression filed a lawsuit on behalf of six California community college professors to halt new, systemwide regulations forcing professors to espouse and teach politicized conceptions…

The Independent UK

Tammy Beaumont hits highest-ever score in the Hundred as Welsh Fire go top

The England opener hit 118 off 61 balls

Chicago Sun-Times

Despite elimination, Leagues Cup not a loss for Fire

To get to the playoffs, the Fire will have to play at a high level against good teams in challenging conditions. Perhaps the Leagues Cup helped get the Fire ready for a stretch that will define whether 2023 was a success or failure.

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