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TexasTowelie

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Sun Apr 28, 2019, 07:36 PM Apr 2019

Bill aims to protect free speech on state campuses

Alabama students’ and faculty’s free speech may gain more legal protections to speak out on campus soon.

Representatives in Alabama have proposed a bill aimed at protecting the free speech rights of students and faculty, and at upholding consequences if those rights are violated.

The bill recognized public universities’ work to provide an atmosphere for freedom of expression and speech.

They hope to support the growing help that universities give for free thought. Establishing a free speech zone on all public university and college campuses is included in the bill.

Read more: https://www.alreporter.com/2019/04/26/bill-aims-to-protect-free-speech-on-state-campuses/

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Bill aims to protect free speech on state campuses (Original Post) TexasTowelie Apr 2019 OP
The Alabama Legislature is going to define free speech. Girard442 Apr 2019 #1
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