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George R. La Noue

George R. La Noue is currently Research Professor of Political Science and Research Professor of Public Policy at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. He has also taught at the American University, Columbia University, the University of Chicago, and the University of Miami. He is the author of five books and more than thirty articles. He has served two terms on the New York State Civil Liberties Union Board and the Maryland State Advisory Commission on Civil Rights.

Articles by George R. La Noue

Political Reality on North Carolina Campuses: Examining Policy Debates and Forums with Diverse Viewpoints

Feb 17, 2021 · George R. La Noue · Comments Off

From the executive summary of “Political Reality on North Carolina Campuses: Examining Policy Debates and Forums with Diverse Viewpoints”: Everywhere in higher education, there is a rhetorical affirmation of the values of free speech and the development of informed citizens. North Carolina’s state motto in Latin is Esse Quam Videri, which translates to “To Be … Continue reading “Political Reality on North Carolina Campuses: Examining Policy Debates and Forums with Diverse Viewpoints”

Encouraging Diverse Policy Viewpoints on Campus

Nov 17, 2017 · George R. La Noue · Comments Off

In the last few years, higher education has suffered an embarrassing series of well-publicized incidents of overt censorship by members of the academic community. The instances are geographically widespread and occur in a variety of institutions. At many campuses there have been attempts or successes in disinviting significant speakers from campus, including Ayaan Hirsi Ali … Continue reading “Encouraging Diverse Policy Viewpoints on Campus”