Pitt launches free speech website

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • September 6, 2024

Following the pro-Palestine protests that took place first at the end of April and then reassembled in early June, Pitt added protesting guidelines to the new free speech website.

Opinion | Do not arrest peaceful protesters

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor • May 23, 2024

The police presence on campus during our own encampment and subsequent protests and rallies paints a dimly-lit picture of police overreach and peaceful demonstrations turned sour, eerily reminiscent of the Vietnam War days.

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.