Jonathan Zimmerman: What the New Republic got right — and wrong — about free speech at my university
A piece in the New Republic ignores a group of people at the University of Pennsylvania who don’t feel like they can speak out.
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Jonathan Zimmerman: At college graduation, let everyone speak their minds
Rutgers University and Georgetown Law are fighting battles over graduation speeches on their campuses.
Jonathan Zimmerman: NYU’s decision to air prerecorded graduation speeches is cowardly
Graduation ceremonies can become heated and contentious.
Jonathan Zimmerman: Epstein files reveal affirmative action for the rich and powerful
News that Jeffrey Epstein helped filmmaker Woody Allen get his daughter into Bard College shows how wealthy people get an unfair advantage.
Jonathan Zimmerman: On free speech, hypocrisy now rules
For years, conservatives have complained about cancel culture, but they now embrace it following the murder of Charlie Kirk.
Jonathan Zimmerman: To stop political violence, stop hating on others
Americans denounce violent rhetoric by others, even as we engage in it ourselves.
Jonathan Zimmerman: Liberals have also censored history
When racist memorials are pulled down, they should be placed somewhere else. Otherwise, we won't learn the awful history they embody.
Jonathan Zimmerman: Why higher education needs diversity in viewpoints
I hope that Harvard and the rest of higher education broaden viewpoint diversity. The White House shouldn't force it upon us.
Jonathan Zimmerman: On trans issues, we need more nuance
The ban on trans soldiers is based on falsehood and prejudice, but other issues are murkier.
Jonathan Zimmerman: Our struggling international students
I do not believe I am succeeding with my international students. Our universities have not developed effective systems to assist them.