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Blog: Crooked Timber
When journalists write articles about whether countries are free or not, as with this piece in the Financial Times by Martin Wolf about India, they often rely on the ratings from Freedom House. Reading Wolf's article, my interest was piqued concerning what Freedom House says about the post-Brexit UK, and specifically for the freedoms that […]
Blog: Reason.com
This apparently just happened; here's the full American Bar Association standard (and see this ABA Journal article): Standard 208: Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression [a] A law school shall adopt, publish, and adhere to written policies that protect academic freedom. A law school's academic freedom policies shall: [1] Apply to all full and part-time…
Blog: Cato at Liberty
"Alternative education models like home‐school, micro schools, and hybrid schools are the wave of the educational future," says Josiah Enyart, founder of Freedom Learning Academy in Kansas.
Blog: Crooked Timber
A few months ago Jacob Levy (McGill) published a lengthy Op-Ed, "Campus culture wars are a teachable moment in how freedom of speech and academic freedom differ," in the Globe and Mail. It offered a salutary account on the nature of academic freedom in the aftermath of the "Dec. 5 U.S. House of Representatives committee […]
Blog: International Republican Institute
In today’s world, where the pursuit of human rights often finds itself in the crosshairs of political strife and societal division, one fundamental right stands tall as a beacon of hope: religious freedom. It is a right that transcends borders, faiths, and ideologies, deserving not just protection but unwavering advocacy. Yet, as we champion this […]
The post Promoting Religious Freedom: A Timeless Commitment appeared first on International Republican Institute.
Blog: Religion and Global Society
As South America’s largest country by population, landmass, and economic strength, Brazil has the resources, expertise, and political significance to be leading voice on religious freedom. Knox Thames assesses Brazil’s policy on freedom of religion or belief and makes some recommendations for the international community. The brutal reality of religious persecution exists for millions of … Continued
Blog: Reason.com
A recent story out of the University of Wisconsin Law School offers an opportunity to consider the potential tensions between mandatory Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) trainings and academic freedom, particularly in legal education.
Blog: Verfassungsblog
Since 2010, the beginning of the populist takeover and the authoritarian transition, Hungary has gathered a lot of experience on how to dismantle academic freedom. This knowledge can be useful for other autocrats as well. But even if we don't want to give them tips on how to repeat what happened and is happening in this country, it might still be worth reconstructing how it all took place. This can be especially useful for calculating what to expect from autocrats and preparing how to defend against them.
Blog: Reason.com
"It's not really a movement. Nobody is pushing it. People are just living it."
Blog: Reason.com
We once ranked No. 4 in the world, according to the Heritage Foundation. Now we're 25th.
Blog: Reason.com
An Israeli minister demands that Princeton University prohibit a professor from assigning a controversial book
Blog: Global Voices
Anger and frustration among the Jordanian public over the government's perceived inaction in supporting Palestinians and condemning Israeli actions, as well as its response to the ongoing massive protests.
Blog: American Enterprise Institute – AEI
Economic freedom and openness are vital for America's prosperity, innovation, competition, and individual liberty. By embracing these principles, the country can unleash its full economic potential, create opportunities for its citizens, and keep secure its position as a global economic leader, as well as a be model for developing economies.
The post The 21st Century Decline of Economic Freedom appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
Blog: Reason.com
Reagan's former budget director says Donald Trump killed prosperity—and the GOP's core beliefs in capitalism and freedom.
Blog: Reason.com
The Cato Institute recently published the latest edition of its ranking of personal, economic, and overall freedom in the states.