Free speech

Free speech, free expression, academic freedom

VUW vote sets alarm bells ringing over institutional neutrality

Re-posted from Plain Sight; co-signed by my colleague Michael Johnston.

Oct 17, 2025 • James Kierstead

Academic freedom legislation puts too much trust in university managers

Re-posted with a few small edits from The Post, where it appeared on October 4th, co-signed by my New Zealand Initiative colleague Michael Johnston

Oct 8, 2025 • James Kierstead

Another high-ranking Victoria University of Wellington administrator doesn’t understand free speech

This piece was originally published on OpenInquiry.nz on August 7th this year, and was co-signed by my New Zealand Initiative colleague (and another…

Oct 3, 2025 • James Kierstead

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