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Free speech experts weigh in on University’s decision to allow ‘anti-trans’ events

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • April 18, 2023

In terms of whether the University could face legal repercussions if it canceled the “anti-trans” events, some first amendment experts have varying viewpoints on the answer, but they agree that the University is upholding the principles of free speech and the First Amendment.

Editorial | Elon Musk’s ideas for Twitter set a negative precedent for the platform

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • October 31, 2022

Elon Musk’s plans for Twitter are dangerous and will make the platform less accessible and less safe.

Editorial | There needs to be a limit on hate speech

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • October 14, 2022

There should be stronger restrictions on hate speech because it allows people to continue to spread hateful language because it is protected.

Opinion | Charlie Hebdo should remind us the value of free speech

By Aidan Segal, Staff Columnist • September 9, 2020

For Americans, the attack on Charlie Hebdo should serve as a reminder of the importance of the First Amendment in a time where it is being heavily scrutinized.

Editorial | Universities need public guidelines in addressing hate speech

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • June 16, 2020

Students are demanding universities take action and either expel the students — in the case of Temple and Penn State — or deny the student admission to the University — in the case of Pitt.

Opinion | New York Times, fire Bret Stephens

By Leah Mensch, Opinions Editor • January 7, 2020

His behavior can’t be excused with an editor’s note anymore.

Editorial: Acknowledge fake ads, not just fake news

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • October 27, 2019

It is Facebook’s responsibility to limit ads with false information, not just news with false information.

Editorial: Stephens’ idea of free speech is hypocritical, self-serving

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • August 28, 2019

Stephens’ reaction to a joke made on Twitter at his expense makes him a hypocrite and suggests he’s willing to use his social status to silence critics.

University Senate discusses free speech at annual plenary

By Maureen Hartwell, Staff Writer • March 27, 2019

In a week filled with protests and demonstrations in the wake of Michael Rosfeld’s acquittal, the University Senate convened to hold its annual plenary session focused on “Free Speech in the Modern University.”

Opinion | Trump’s executive order for free speech is ineffective

By Hayden Timmins, Staff Columnist • March 27, 2019

The order states that the government can withhold federal funds if the school is deemed to have violated the First Amendment, but it offers no specific way of determining this.