Academic Freedom & Free Inquiry
Dedicated to the preservation of open inquiry, intellectual diversity, and the foundational principles of academic freedom within higher education. Through institutional leadership, campus outreach, and scholarly research, I work to ensure that the university remains a space for the free exchange of ideas.
Academic Freedom Alliance
Served as the founding chair of the Academic Committee and continue to be active in the leadership of this non-partisan organization dedicated to protecting the rights of faculty members.
Visit AFA →CAFFS at Yale University
Faculty Director of the Center for Academic Freedom and Free Speech, a hub for research and advocacy regarding the constitutional and institutional protections of expression.
Explore the Center →FIRE
Member of the Board of Directors for the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, defending fundamental rights on campus and beyond.
Visit FIRE →Campus Conversations
I have visited dozens of campuses across the country to deliver public lectures, participate in panels, and lead specialized training sessions. These engagements are designed for faculty, students, trustees, and administrative leaders to navigate the complexities of academic freedom and campus free speech in the modern era.
The Academic Freedom Podcast
Hosting in-depth conversations with scholars, activists, and legal experts on the front lines of free inquiry. We explore the history, philosophy, and current challenges facing intellectual freedom.
Listen to the Podcast →Public Commentary
Frequent contributions to national outlets and legal journals regarding the intersection of constitutional law, university policy, and contemporary free speech debates.
Read the Commentary →Scholarship on Free Speech
My academic work examines the legal and political foundations of free expression, institutional neutrality, and the mission of the university. This includes recent monographs such as Speak Freely and You Can't Teach That!.
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