College Campuses Become Focus of Debate over What Constitutes Free Speech | PBS NewsHour

Since the attack by Hamas and Israel’s ongoing response, there have been bitter debates on many college campuses over which side bears responsibility. This plays into already raging debates at many schools over free speech and academic freedom. Judy Woodruff visited four colleges to understand how this fits into the nation’s political divide. It’s part of her series, America at a Crossroads.

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