UVA Lawn student is speaking out after making a sign that's causing a stir

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1. "[T]here is no doubt that the speech on the sign is protected by the First Amendment,"

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“[T]here is no doubt that the speech on the sign is protected by the First Amendment,” said
@UVA
President Jim Ryan.

While the UVA student’s sign includes profanity, the student’s choice of words does not render her speech unprotected.

https://thefire.org/university-of-virginia-president-rightly-defends-students-f-uva-sign-amid-backlash/ #freespeech

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University of Virginia president rightly defends student’s ‘F— UVA’ sign amid backlash
by Katlyn Patton

October 6, 2020

Last month, a University of Virginia student and resident of one of the university’s coveted residences on the Lawn decided to use the space on her door to say “FUCK UVA” and express critical views of the university. Although the student’s door sign elicited strong criticism from UVA alumni and staff alike, UVA President Jim Ryan responded by defending the student’s expressive rights, illustrating why UVA is one of the relatively few institutions in the country to earn FIRE’s highest, “green light” rating.

@UVA @UVAODOS @uvahousing
Door of 38 E. Lawn this morning. As Hoos we are better at starting conversations & effecting change. That cant start with ‘FU’, I encourage all on the lawn to express their voice, but remember you’re a public voice for all of us #Groundskeepers

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