The fight over free speech on college campuses isn’t just happening on cable news — it’s now front and center in Tennessee lawmaking. A new proposal moving through the state legislature aims to make sure students hear ideas they agree with… and ones they don’t. Supporters say it’s about restoring open debate. Critics say it could force schools into difficult situations. Either way, it’s a bill that could reshape what speech looks like on campus — and it’s gaining momentum.
The proposal, known as the Charlie Kirk Act, would prevent public colleges and universities in Tennessee from canceling invited speakers based on their viewpoints or in response to protests from students or faculty.
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