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Ohio Campuses Fail Free Speech Test | Columbus News
Ohio’s colleges are failing students’ right to free speech, with top schools like Ohio State and Kent State earning an “F” in a new FIRE report — a dramatic slide from past glory and a troubling sign that campus climates are growing more hostile to open dialogue. Students report self-censorship, controversial disciplinary actions, and arrests during protests, while administrators often side with institutional policies over student expression. Even once-proud institutions now rank below the national average, with sensitive topics like Israel-Gaza, Trump, and abortion sparking fear and silence…
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