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criminals How medical bullshit and authority helped Larry Nassar get away with it Rob Beschizza

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sexism Professor rating site finally drops creepy "hotness" rating Andrea James

free speech Koch-funded "academic freedom" grifters run into trouble at Wellesley Andrea James

free speech Survey: student attitudes about diversity and inclusion vs. free speech are shifting Andrea James

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