Cambridge - A survey by the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) has revealed that Harvard University is the "worst" US university for free speech.
The survey, which was conducted in 2022, asked students at 55 universities about their experiences with free speech on campus. Harvard University received the lowest score, with an overall rating of 0.2 out of 5.0.
The survey found that students at Harvard University are afraid to express their views for fear of being harassed or penalized. They also reported that the university is intolerant of dissenting opinions and that there is a lack of academic freedom.
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The survey's findings are consistent with other reports that have found that free speech is under threat on college campuses. A 2021 report by the Cato Institute found that 37% of college students have experienced some form of censorship on campus.
The FIRE survey is a wake-up call for Harvard University and other colleges and universities. It is clear that more needs to be done to protect free speech on campus.
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The survey was conducted online and included 1,500 students from 55 universities. The survey asked students about their experiences with free speech, including whether they had been harassed or penalized for expressing their views.
The survey also asked students about their views on the level of academic freedom on campus. The survey's findings are a cause for concern. They suggest that free speech is under threat on college campuses, and that students are afraid to express their views for fear of being harassed or penalized.
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The findings of the survey should be a wake-up call for colleges and universities. They need to take steps to protect free speech on campus and to ensure that all students feel safe expressing their views