Trump assassination posts test boundaries of academic freedom

Many scholars were criticised for their comments after the Pennsylvania shooting but should those involved be losing their jobs?

Published on
July 24, 2024
Last updated
July 24, 2024
Ryan Quinn for Inside Higher Ed
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Reader's comments (1)

#1 Submitted by ... on July 25, 2024 - 9:39am
Silly academics sounding off on social media should not be able to claim the protection of the very special guild privilege of academic freedom - that is for academics acting within their subject expertise in a professional way.

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