Survey Highlights Self-Censorship and Free Speech Concerns in US Academia
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A survey by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression reveals that university professors in Texas are self-censoring due to fears of retaliation, with 35% of respondents nationwide toning down their writing to avoid controversy. The issue is more pronounced in Texas, where faculty at institutions like UT-Austin and Texas A&M report significant concerns about expressing their views. The survey highlights a climate of fear, particularly among conservative faculty, and a lack of confidence in university administrations to protect free speech. The findings come amid legislative efforts to limit faculty influence on campuses.
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