Archive - Free the Inquiry

June 2025

Reporting from the HxA 2025 Conference

Hot times in New York City.

Jun 25 •

NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya Speaks to Academic Freedom

Don’t have four hours to listen to the interview? Here are some takeaways.

Jun 21 •

“Cancellation of the Liberal Creed”?

An interview with HxA President John Tomasi.

Jun 18 •

Getting Way Beyond “Indoctrination” in the Classroom

Veteran tips for creating genuinely curious classrooms.

Jun 16 •

The Use and Misuse of Institutional Neutrality

When “neutrality” looks like censorship: the fine line between principle and politics.

Jun 12 •

A Chance to Build Rather than Ban

The new civics schools are disruptive, scholarly misfits. We need more of that.

Jun 10 •

Michael Regnier

When Students Want Professors Fired for Political Beliefs

Crunching data from the Knight Foundation provides additional insights.

Jun 4 •

Shiri Spitz Siddiqi

Power in the Academy

The new issue of “inquisitive” magazine explores power moves in government, anatomical museums, AI gatekeeping, and more.

Jun 3 •

The Turning Tide for Open Inquiry in Higher Education

Momentum builds for HxA’s mission on campus

Jun 2 •

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