Free Speech

Jeffrey Sachs Is No Stranger to Controversy

The Hill called him a “Kremlin Mouthpiece.” He’s one of the few reasonable leaders left.

Jun 13 •

Nikos Mohammadi

Columbia Has Become What It Claims to Hate

Our community’s refusal to accept good ideas from “bad actors” has pushed us into a mirror image of Trumpian tribalism.

May 31 •

My Friend Mohsen Stood For Dialogue. ICE Arrested Him.

Mohsen Mahdawi was a champion of open discourse—not a threat to national security.

Apr 29 •

You Have Been Assigned the Anti-Discrimination and Discriminatory Harassment Policy and Procedures for Students Training Course

Did you complete it?

Apr 22 •

Review: Indecent, a Play Within a Play Within a Play, Is a Story for Our Times

What the Columbia Players’ production can teach us about self-censorship, resilience, and community

Apr 16 •

Deporting Mahmoud Khalil Is Anti-American

It might be legal, but Khalil’s arrest should worry all free speech advocates.

Apr 15 •

Nikos Mohammadi

Sundial Sponsors Free Speech Panel With Former ACLU President Nadine Strossen

On March 6, an ideologically diverse student panel discussed pressing issues of campus free speech with Strossen.

Mar 29 •

What’s Up With Those Listening Tables?

The new initiative offers students the opportunity to move past protest and toward mutual understanding and respect.

Dec 12, 2024 •

Columbia’s Trump Voters

As most Columbians mourn Harris’ loss, Republican students call for dialogue.

Dec 12, 2024 •

Columbia Ranks Second-to-Last in Free Speech Rankings—Are Students To Blame?

What the data says about Columbia’s free speech crisis.

Oct 31, 2024 •

Stop Admitting Students Who Are Anti-Dialogue

Columbia should add an admissions question that screens for ideological humility.

Sep 2, 2024 •

Heterodox Academy Launches Columbia Chapter

The nonprofit aims to bring more viewpoint diversity and a healthy exchange of ideas to the academy.

Apr 23, 2024 •

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