Rarely does a piece of education legislation deserve a grade of A+. But the End Woke Higher Education Act, has passed the U.S. House of Representatives, has earned it.
The policies in the bill—passed 213-201 on Sept. 19—are right on point and are articulated well. Freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, freedom of religion, and accreditation reform: What’s not to applaud?
Following the anti-Israel, antisemitic encampments and civil rights violations at multiple U.S. universities, it’s especially welcome to see the House clarify where free speech ends and actionable conduct begins.
Being more restrictive risks violating the First Amendment or a college’s own promises of free expression. But being any less restrictive risks violating civil rights.
Colleges have failed on both sides of this equation. The End Woke Higher Education Act, following Supreme Court…
