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‘Polarized ideological’ environment is driving away professors, lawyer says.

Bill Blanken, a chemistry professor at Reedley College, said a new diversity and equity policy in California’s community colleges amounts to a “loyalty oath” and “compelled speech” that runs afoul

Bill Blanken, a chemistry professor at Reedley College, said a new diversity and equity policy in California’s community colleges amounts to a “loyalty oath” and “compelled speech” that runs afoul

Bill Blanken, a chemistry professor at Reedley College, said a new diversity and equity policy in California’s community colleges amounts to a “loyalty oath” and “compelled speech” that runs afoul of free speech and academic freedom.  Blanken, along with five other tenured professors in State Center Community College District, are challenging new California Community College diversity policies that change the way employees are evaluated.... <span class=&...

New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) attempted — and failed miserably — to hop on the line of the anti-free speech buffet, d

New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) attempted — and failed miserably — to hop on the line of the anti-free speech buffet, d

New York Attorney General Letitia James has another adversary in her fight to defend the state's hate speech law: the conservative Christian wags at the Babylon Bee.

Some communities have ordinances banning teens from knocking on doors. But are they justified?

California community college instructors are obligated to 'employ teaching, learning, and professional practices that reflect DEIA and anti-racist principles.'

California community college professors are suing state officials after new diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) rules were implemented that they allege violate their First Amendment rights. The lawsuit, filed in August, contends the rules “mandate viewpoint conformity” and “force professors to endorse the government’s view on politically charged questions regarding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.”…