Obama again stands up for campus free speech

Published



Yet again, President Obama has shown a willingness to defend the rights of students on college campuses to speak and ask questions, even when what they have to say is in opposition to the prevailing sentiments on campus.

In an interview with National Public Radio, Obama said that students should “feel free to disagree with somebody, but don’t try to just shut them up.”

Full midterm coverage.Deeper analysis.

Get unlimited access to Washington Examiner's reporting, expert analysis, and coverage of the midterm elections.

Get Unlimited Access

Cancel anytime.