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...while Summers has been criticized for his interpersonal relations by the faculty, students who have attended his study breaks in the Houses say that he has made a noticeable effort to engage students in civil discourse??even when he is assailed with antagonistic questions...
...which Summers engaged. Summers acknowledged the existence of the “innate differences” hypothesis at a conference at which scholars presented and heard research, not in a discussion of university or public policy. Society at large, and academics in particular, must respect the bounds of academic discourse??at least when the discourse is either grounded in fact to the extent possible or self-consciously speculative. When any scholar presents a legitimate academic theory, with the hope that evidence will eventually emerge to render a verdict on the theory’s validity, the theory must...
Together, the Nightline, Stern and Fahrenheit 911 episdes form a worrisome pattern of corporate hindrance of political discourse??or in Nightline’s case, simply a refusal to acknowledge the sacrifice of American soldiers. The conglomerates act lawfully. But regardless, by refusing to disseminate programs and publications because of their political content, firms like Sinclair, Clear Channel and Disney perfidiously shape debate to suit their preferences—a complacent public interested in consuming products instead of politics...
...These two beliefs show a fictional dichotomy in opinion and public discourse?? said Connaughton. “The reality is far different. In fact, it is a balance between...
...months since the Paulin situation was resolved, most professors say that the climate of free speech in the English department has never been stronger. But some still express concern that the relationship circumscribes departmental discourse??that the presence of the partner of such a contentious President creates what one senior professor calls a “chill factor.” Some professors believe that when Summers or his views are the issue, if there is an obstacle to free expression, it may be New’s presence itself...