How universities can fight back against Trump
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Lee Bollinger’s University: A Reckoning argues that higher education must resist political pressure and defend free speech and academic inquiry. He says universities should challenge policies that restrict research, diversity programs, and intellectual freedom. Bollinger frames colleges as essential for democracy and insists they must protect tolerance and open debate. The book responds directly to federal actions perceived as hostile to higher education’s mission.
Originally published: January 15, 2026
Author: Michael S. Roth
Position: President
Institution: Wesleyan University
Published by: The Washington Post