Freedom of speech doesn't mean freedom from social consequences. I hope students do peacefully protest events where they disagree with the speakers. I hope the speakers continue to give their speech to everyone who attends. I hope Furman allows both activities without intervention because that is the truly neutral action to take. If folks feel uncomfortable about the ideas expressed either by the speakers or the protesters, I hope they take the opportunity to do some internal reflection about why someone else's opinions bother them so much. And why they don't feel confident enough in their personal values and beliefs to be open and proud in the face of opposition.
Washington's ban on federal funding going to DEI-related programs is obviously going to mean big changes for universities - but is it clear what's precisely entailed in doing away with DEI? Does FFSA have a list of specific changes that would be needed at Furman to end the privileged status of DEI as a university orthodoxy, without infringing on academic freedom?
Freedom of speech doesn't mean freedom from social consequences. I hope students do peacefully protest events where they disagree with the speakers. I hope the speakers continue to give their speech to everyone who attends. I hope Furman allows both activities without intervention because that is the truly neutral action to take. If folks feel uncomfortable about the ideas expressed either by the speakers or the protesters, I hope they take the opportunity to do some internal reflection about why someone else's opinions bother them so much. And why they don't feel confident enough in their personal values and beliefs to be open and proud in the face of opposition.
Washington's ban on federal funding going to DEI-related programs is obviously going to mean big changes for universities - but is it clear what's precisely entailed in doing away with DEI? Does FFSA have a list of specific changes that would be needed at Furman to end the privileged status of DEI as a university orthodoxy, without infringing on academic freedom?