The dictionary definition of intellectual freedom is, “The fundamental right to seek, receive, and impart information and ideas from all viewpoints without restriction, censorship and fear.” That’s the goal of almost all liberal arts public universities in the country.
But politicians on the right have long contended universities are drowning innocent students in liberal think tanks. During the last legislative session, the majority party played lifeguard to save those students.
They created a new Center for Intellectual Freedom housed at the University of Iowa, but managed directly by the Board of Regents and active in all three public universities. It’s no coincidence it’s housed in Iowa City, long considered the epicenter of liberalism in Iowa…