Culture of ‘Quiet No-Platforming’ Constraining Free Speech at Universities: Report

Culture of ‘Quiet No-Platforming’ Constraining Free Speech at Universities: Report
Cambridge University in Cambridge, England, in this file photo. Graeme Robertson/Getty Images
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Student societies are “quietly” no-platforming suitable speakers out of fears of a backlash, according to a new report.

British universities, historically known for having long traditions of hosting guests to deliver speeches and engage in debates, are preemptively canceling guests.

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