Off Topic: The alt-right is lying about free speech

Despite its supposed commitment to freedom of speech, the Trump Administration’s actions reveal its commitment to stifling political opposition and controlling narratives.

Noah Zaldivar, Opinion Editor • February 26, 2025

One of the biggest talking points of the alt-right has been the so-called destruction of free speech, which they often blame on the rise of politically correct speech, or wokeness,...

Panelists and Students Debate Extent of Academic Freedom at NYU Abu Dhabi and NYU Shanghai

At an event at Bobst Library, academics said NYU’s campuses in countries that place strict limitations on speech may face restrictions to their academic freedom.

November 15, 2019

NYU Libraries hosted a forum on academic freedom and free speech on Thursday evening in Bobst Library. The panel featured speakers from NYU, Portland State University and PEN America,...

Will Twitter’s Ad Ban Change Political Discourse? NYU Professor Says It’s Hard to Tell

The social media company announced it will ban political ads starting at the end of November, in sharp contrast to Facebook’s statement that it would continue to allow such ads on their site.

Julia Santiago, Staff Writer • November 8, 2019

A professor in NYU’s Social Media and Political Participation Laboratory said Twitter’s recent announcement that it would ban political advertisements may reduce misinformation,...

Don’t Censor Lil Yachty

Victor Porcelli, Staff Writer • March 19, 2018

While in the Palladium gym, I noticed peculiar censorship of Lil' Yachty lyrics in D.R.A.M.'s "Broccoli," and pondered the implications of such a practice.

NYU Was Right To Cancel Watson Talk

Connor Borden, Staff Writer • September 20, 2016

It is time to end our glorification of famous and important people in science and other fields in light of their derogatory and backwards ideas.

Twitter’s Censorship Policy Too Inconsistent

Rachel Salisbury, Contributing Writer • March 28, 2016

Twitter's choice to censor the hashtag #StopIslam from its trending topics could be a foreboding glimpse at how Twitter’s attempt to curtail what the company deems hateful conduct could change how Twitter is used as a platform for political dialogue.

MPAA Shapes Unhealthy Film-Watching Habits

Akshay Prabhushankar, Staff Writer • February 16, 2016

Without proactive reform, this backwards, “mommy-like” system dictating cinema will harm children, the very group it is in place to protect.

Political meddling is real threat to free speech

Richard Shu, Deputy Copy Chief • March 25, 2015

While trigger warnings are often attacked for being the antithesis of free speech, politicians meddling in education issues is much more serious.

NYU free speech stance online deserves credit

Tommy Collison, Staff Writer • November 5, 2014

NYU should be commended for allowing its study away students to access the internet without being restrained by local censorship.

Debate over trigger warnings in classrooms hits campus

Monica Millay • October 20, 2014

Trigger warnings have recently come under fire in the realm of academia as to whether or not professors should include them in their syllabi.

Omar’s Oration: Satirist must not forgo his role in Egyptian revolution

March 24, 2014

Youssef must be careful to not permit his recklessness to contribute to his downfall.

Police arrest over instagram photo represents overreaction

April 15, 2013

The Montreal police showed a blatant overreach in their arrest of Jennifer Pawluck, a 20-year-old student who snapped a shot of an anti-cop graffitti art.