North Carolina Colleges Rated Most Free Speech-Friendly

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By Rob Shimshock

North Carolina colleges earned the most pro-free speech ratings from The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education FIRE), a nonprofit group that tracks civil liberties on campus.

FIRE gave five North Carolina colleges “green light” ratings for embracing free speech on campus. It gave special distinction to the University of North Carolina – Charlotte, which received the highest free speech rating across the country.

“UNC Charlotte is showing a sincere commitment to free speech — a commitment that only a few dozen colleges and universities nationwide have made,” said Laura Beltz, policy reform program officer for FIRE, in the press release. “FIRE is thrilled at the progress in North Carolina and around the country, and looks forward to working with more colleges to protect student and faculty speech rights.”

Duke University, North Carolina Central University, the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, and the University of North Carolina – Greensboro also received “green light” ratings from FIRE. Across the nation, 31 schools

The Daily Caller News Foundation reached out to UNC Charlotte for comment, but received none in time for publication.