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More schools step up for freedom of speech

By Ashe Schow

Published September 12, 2016 5:10pm ET

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More schools step up for freedom of speech — "To say we can't ban speech is easy. To say what follows next, is hard," Columbia University President Lee C. Bollinger said. "There is the point: How you grapple with ideas, with thoughts, and viewpoints, and the myriad of ways available to you, will determine who you are." (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow) | Jason DeCrow

After the University of Chicago told incoming freshmen that the school is not a “safe space” and that speakers would not be disinvited, several other schools have stepped up to defend the First Amendment.

Following Chicago’s lead, Columbia University President Lee C. Bollinger told incoming freshmen that free speech issues are “highly, highly complicated,” but noted an acceptance of free speech.

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