The Importance of Free Speech in American Public Junior High and High Schools
The article discusses the significance of free speech in American public junior high and high schools. It argues that students should have the right to express their views, even if they are controversial or unpopular. The author emphasizes that a hostile environment towards free speech can lead to self-censorship among young individuals.
- ▪The author reflects on the historical defense of free speech by liberals compared to conservatives.
- ▪There is a growing tendency on both sides of the political spectrum to censor disagreeable ideas.
- ▪The article highlights the lack of attention given to the suppression of student speech in junior high and high schools.
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Free Speech The Importance of Free Speech in American Public Junior High and High Schools Ronald Den Otter | 5.26.2026 1:08 PM <img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-8384060" src="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/q60/uploads/2026/05/81S5GYZlAQL._SL1500_1-683x1024.jpg" alt="" width="340" srcset="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/q60/uploads/2026/05/81S5GYZlAQL._SL1500_1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/q60/uploads/2026/05/81S5GYZlAQL._SL1500_1-200x300.jpg 200w, https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/q60/uploads/2026/05/81S5GYZlAQL._SL1500_1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/q60/uploads/2026/05/81S5GYZlAQL._SL1500_1.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px" /> When I was in college,…
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