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What the First Amendment doesn’t protect when it comes to professors speaking out on politics

  • Written by Neal H. Hutchens, University Research Professor of Education, University of Kentucky
What the First Amendment doesn’t protect when it comes to professors speaking out on politicsEmployees at public and private colleges do not have the same First Amendment rights. dane_mark/Royalty-free

American colleges and universities are increasingly firing or punishing professors and other employees for what they say, whether it’s on social media or in the classroom.

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