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A Lawsuit 30 Years Ago Affirmed Free Speech on Texas College Campuses

The University of Texas’ fixation on protesters “not affiliated with UT” calls to mind when Southwest Texas State University tried to ban an independent newspaper.

Texas Observer

A Texas-size welcome to 14 summer fellows joining the Tribune

Fellows work with experienced professionals across the Tribune, bringing fresh perspectives, enthusiasm and valuable skills.

The Texas Tribune

Here’s why UT and A&M are unlikely to divest from Israel

Protesting students and staff want to draw attention to public university investments in companies supporting Israel, even if divestment is unlikely in Texas.

The Texas Tribune

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UT-Austin’s Jay Hartzell praised by GOP leaders as university presidents nationwide take heat over protest response

Hartzell’s protest response has also resulted in condemnations from students and faculty.

The Texas Tribune

FIRE's Response to Police Dispersing Pro-Palestinian Protesters at UT Austin

As I've noted before, public universities have considerable authority to impose content-neutral rules on demonstrations, for instance prohibiting overnight campouts, restricting sound amplification, and so on. But of course the First Amendment requires such rules to be content-neutral (or, in "limited public forums" on campuses, at least viewpoint-neutral). And even…

Reason

Campuses across Texas had pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Why did only UT-Austin crack down?

Dozens of people were arrested in Austin, while sit ins and demonstrations elsewhere happened mostly unobstructed. School officials say it’s because campus rules were broken.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Public Colleges Crack Down on Peaceful Anti-Israel Protests

In March, Gov. Greg Abbott signed an executive order demanding that colleges crack down on antisemitic speech.

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Did Texas Police Violate First Amendment Rights of Pro-Palestine Protesters?

A UT professor and expert on freedom of expression weighs in on the controversial arrests of 57 individuals, including a journalist, at a campus demonstration.

Texas Observer

Travis County rejects all criminal trespass charges against 57 people arrested at UT-Austin protest

University officials banned all students arrested from campus, except for “academic reasons.”

The Texas Tribune

Texas cops crack down on UT Gaza protest

Civil rights advocates on Wednesday expressed alarm at a rapid escalation by Texas state troopers

Salon

Mass arrests roil college campuses amid pro-Palestinian protests

The University of Southern California canceled its main commencement ceremony after dozens of campus arrests. Meanwhile, students at several schools around the country set up solidarity encampments.

WEKU

Pro-Palestinian protests spread to the campuses of USC and the University of Texas

Arrests were made at both schools. The LAPD said it would continue patrolling USC's campus into Thursday, while Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the protestors at UT-Austin belong in jail.

WEKU

Why are Ladakh’s residents on a hunger strike? | Explained

Sonam Wangchuk's climate fast in Leh demands Sixth Schedule safeguards for Ladakh's resources and decision-making authority.

The Hindu

In the dark of the Valley

The long spell of power outages has added to the pangs of residents of Kashmir valley already worried about mandatory installation of smart meters. With no explanation provided by the authorities overseeing the generation and distribution of electricity, the unprecedented rise in power cuts this year during Ramzan have overwhelmed…

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March Madness 2024: will Caitlin Clark take Iowa all the way?

Can the UConn men go back to back? Are the South Carolina women unstoppable? Our writers pick the winners, sleepers and upsets in both NCAA tournament brackets

Salon

Prof: Anti-woke crusade "will backfire"

Courts see anti-DEI efforts as not only infringements "on free speech, but as an infringement on academic freedom"

WEKU

Is journalism disappearing? These top educators have a lot to say about that

The leaders of six journalism schools discuss the ongoing media bloodbath, the cost of a journalism degree, and how to prepare journalists for the future.

The Hindu

Safeguarding Local Democracy

The party-political nature of local governments is now a reality that cannot be ignored. Hence, there is a need to adopt clear statutory measures that can curb defections at the local level

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Dynamite News

Mamata Banerjee announces hike in salaries of Anganwadi workers in West Bengal

In a major decision announcement ahead of upcoming Lok Sabha, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday hiked the salaries of Anganwadi and and their assistants beginning this April. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Arch Manning reportedly opting out of EA Sports’ College Football 25 had fans making jokes

Arch Manning is reportedly opting out of appearing in College Football 25. But why?

Reason

Pros and Cons of Conformism—Rejoinder to Bryan Caplan

Two libertarian experts on public ignorance continue a debate about conformism.

The Texas Tribune

Does UT Tyler Health Science Center’s deal with private equity shield doctors from malpractice suits?

A lawsuit claims UT Tyler Health Science Center is trying to pull the veil of governmental immunity over doctors who do all of their work for a for-profit, private equity-backed health care system.

The Texas Tribune

UT System names finalist for president of Stephen F. Austin State University

If approved, Neal Weaver will be the first permanent president to lead the East Texas university since it joined the UT System in 2023.

Texas Observer

Anti-DEI Law Implementation Has Been a Disaster

Kowtowing to the legislature, UT Austin disbanded all its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs wholesale—with little input from students or faculty.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Tennessee attorney general mentions ‘Georgia Lamborghini’ when criticizing NCAA

'Nobody bats an eye at a Georgia Lamborghini'

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