The Erosion of Free Speech in Education: How Did We Get Here?

Frontier Freedom Hour by Jeff Hunt

Episode notes

Jeff Hunt discusses the issue of First Amendment violations in public schools with James Kerwin, senior counsel at Mountain States Legal Foundation. They highlight the importance of free speech in schools and the need for students to learn how to engage in respectful dialogue with those who hold different opinions. They also address the growing trend of silencing viewpoints that do not align with progressive political orthodoxy. The conversation touches on the challenges faced in higher education, where free speech is often suppressed, and the impact this has on shaping future leaders. The case of Jaiden Rodriguez, a student fighting for his First Amendment rights, is highlighted as an example of the need to protect free speech in schools.

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public schoolcritical race theory