Archives: Rose Laoutaris / Articles
Archives: Rose Laoutaris / Articles
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Violent College Protesters Didn’t Defend Free Speech—They Undermined It
Arlington, Va. – Earlier this year, students at Barnard College in New York City, a private women’s liberal arts college affiliated with Columbia University, led various anti-Israel protests…
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A Win for Free Speech on Campus in Idaho
Idaho has secured another free speech win this month by passing the Protecting Campus Free Speech in Higher Education Act. This legislation, once signed into law,…
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Threats to Donor Privacy in 2025
Donor privacy, a cornerstone of free speech, is under attack across the country. According to a memo released by the People United for Privacy Foundation, 34 states currently face…
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Defending Free Speech: ALEC’s Response to Proposed Amicus Brief Disclosure Rules
In the American Legislative Exchange Council’s (ALEC’s) most recent efforts to protect free speech and civic participation, we recently submitted a federal public comment opposing the proposed amendments to…
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Universities Adopt Institutional Neutrality Policy to Promote Free Speech
The mission of universities is not only to educate students but also to be a forum for free inquiry and open discussion of ideas. However, as universities have increasingly taken…
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Free Speech Isn’t Welcome on RedNote App
Last week, in anticipation of a ban on the popular video sharing app TikTok in the United States, American TikTok users have began looking for a new app to replace…
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President Trump Signs Executive Order Protecting Free Speech
During his inaugural address, President Trump promised to sign an executive order protect free speech from government censorship, which he signed just a few hours later at Capital One…
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Once Again, Harvard Ranks Dead Last in Free Speech Rankings
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) released their annual free speech rankings. Between January 25 and June 17, 2024 58, 807 students from 257 colleges and universities…
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U.S. House of Representatives Passes Campus Free Speech Legislation
Thursday, September 19, the U.S. House of Representatives passed The End Woke Higher Education Act (H.R. 3724). This two-bill package includes the Accreditation for College Excellence Act sponsored by…
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Free Speech Online at Risk? Implications of the Murthy v. Missouri Decision
Free speech has been a prevalent issue in 2024. This year, we have already seen threats to free speech on college campuses across the country, and now, potential threats…
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More U.S. Engagement Needed to Challenge the Belt and Road Initiative in Latin America
China’s substantial and growing engagement in Latin America since the beginning of the 21st century presents both economic and political concerns for the United States. Through the Belt…
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A Win for Free Speech in New Hampshire
Friday, July 19, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu signed HB 1305, a bill protecting free speech on college campuses, into law, and has received bipartisan support in the…
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Myths vs. Facts: Free Speech
Free speech has been a highly discussed and debated issue in 2024. There have been several threats to free speech so far this year, such as violent riots breaking…
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Antisemitism on Display at Columbia University “Encampment”
Antisemitism has been a problem on university campuses for years but has been especially prevalent since Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel. Last month, I wrote about an…
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Free Speech Under Attack at UC Berkeley
Antisemitism on college campuses is not new, but since Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel, there have been many instances of antisemitism seen across the country and the world. At…
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ALEC Celebrates Sunshine Week 2024
This week, from March 10-16, ALEC celebrates “Sunshine Week.” Started in 2005 by the American Society of Newspaper Editors, Sunshine Week exists to promote open and transparent government. Transparency…
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The Latest Threats to Donor Privacy
A recent People United for Privacy memo found that 31 states are considering legislation that has the potential to threaten nonprofit donors’ privacy in 2024. This list includes: Alabama,…
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Celebrating Black History Month 2024
This February, Americans celebrate Black History Month by highlighting the history, achievements, and contributions of African Americans to the United States. ALEC member, Kansas State Representative Patrick Penn explained why…
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Claudine Gay Resigns as Harvard University President
On Tuesday, January 2nd, Claudine Gay resigned as Harvard University President after plagiarism accusations and her response to antisemitism on campus following the Hamas attack on Israel in…
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New Model Policies from the 2023 States and Nation Policy Summit
We recently hosted the 2023 States and Nation Policy Summit in Scottsdale, Arizona. At the meeting, ALEC members approved 31 model policies across our task forces, addressing important issues the…