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FIRE survey ranks freedom of speech on college campuses

By Julia Saad The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, or FIRE, is a bipartisan organization that advocates for academic freedom and free speech. FIRE surveyed college students nationwide about perceptions of their First Amendment...
Plaza of the Americas at the University of Florida.

UF denies appeals for students suspended in protests

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, or FIRE, is advocating for University of Florida students suspended after a pro-Palestinian protest in April. School administration tripled a disciplinary committee’s recommendations for one-year suspensions for the...
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On Zionism and Antisemitism – Maura Finkelstein shares her views

On this week’s episode of TrueTalk, Samar and Ahmed talk to Jewish author and anthropologist Maura Finkelstein, who wrote an article about Zionism, titled “Don’t be fooled – Biden is the real antisemite”. In her article,...
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Dr. Devin Stephenson approved as president of Lakeland’s Florida Polytechnic University

Learn about the new president of Florida Polytechnic University and his vision for academics, STEM focus, and fostering innovation.
The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: Mon., December 18, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Black History Museum location State officials are looking at locations for a future Florida Museum of Black History. Sarasota County is gunning for the spot.   Christian Ziegler censured Yesterday, Christian Ziegler was censured and...
The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: Fri., September 15, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

COVID-19 on the rise Florida has the highest COVID-19 hospitalization rate in the nation. This comes as hospitalization rates rise across the country.   Nonprofit’s lease to expire A nonprofit that provides services to migrant...
WMNF Daily news digest, called "The Scoop"

The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Wednesday, May 10th, 2023

LISTEN: Immigrant neglect An investigation at the Baker County Detention Center in Northeast Florida found a dangerous pattern of medical neglect against immigrants. A letter from ACLU Florida is calling for change.  Bills on the...
Florida House of Representatives

Florida House passes a bill adding regulations for campus debates and forums

The Florida House passed a measure that would put new requirements on universities related to debates and other campus forums.
University of South Florida, Tampa

A judge is poised to hear a case on the fight over Florida’s ‘Intellectual Freedom’ law

A federal judge will consider the constitutionality of a Florida law requiring “intellectual freedom and viewpoint diversity” surveys on state college campuses.
Florida Capitol

Dozens protest against a controversial proposal that aims to restrict demonstrations in Florida’s Capitol

Dozens gathered to challenge a proposed rule to restrict the way protests can be conducted in Florida’s Capitol Complex.
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A judge is considering Florida’s “Stop WOKE” law that deals with instruction about race issues

A federal judge sparred with attorneys about Florida's controversial "Stop WOKE" law that restricts race-related instruction.
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Baywalk protests continue after sidewalk privatization.

Last Friday night 20 people with St. Pete for Peace protested outside the Baywalk shopping center, opposing further privatization of sidewalks in downtown St. Pete. The decision by the St. Petersburg City Council to privatize...
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