Who's the Bully? "Academic Freedom" vs. Freedom of Speech
May 04, 2011
Beacon Press author Carl Elliott has been under attack in a scenario best described by one of his many defenders as “Orwellian.” In order to defend academic freedom, his university argues, they must prevent him from speaking.
Please read some of these posts to learn more about this important (and disturbing) story. -- Helene Atwan, Beacon Press Director
Pharmalot Blog: A Seroquel Clinical Trial And Academic Freedom
Health Care Renewal Blog: Who Is Really "Bullying?" - Academic Leaders and the Stifling of Critics of Conflicts of Interests
Hastings Center Bioethics Forum: Freedom's Just Another Word For... Restriction?
UPDATE 5/5/2011 more links...
Law.com: No Advice, Please: Minnesota University GC Embroiled in Research Dispute