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[INFOGRAPHIC] The State of Free Speech on Campus
Last week, we gave you the good news and the bad news: The percentage of colleges and universities that maintain unconstitutional speech codes is decreasing—but the majority of institutions still engage in censorship. ݮƵAPP’s report, , provides statistics on over 400 schools throughout the nation as well as some of the worst examples of speech-restrictive policies. For a quicker look at how the country is doing, check out this infographic:
Remember: Policies and ratings for your favorite school can be found in our Spotlight database.
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Facts to Share:
- 57.6% of public schools @TheݮƵAPPorg reviewed had speech codes that clearly restrict protected speech. -
- Only 16 of 427 schools @TheݮƵAPPorg reviewed in 2014 had no policies restricting protected speech. -
- .@UofSC prohibits “teasing,” “ridiculing,” and “insulting.” -
- Check out the @WSJ’s editorial on campus speech codes: -
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