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Taking A Stand Against My University Took Courage — But Courage Is Contagious

Public universities have a duty to protect open dialogue, not punish it.

Maggie DeJong
Taking A Stand Against My University Took Courage — But Courage Is Contagious
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Editor’s note: The following commentary is an excerpt from remarks presented before the Presidential Religious Liberty Commission on Sept. 8, 2025, with minor edits made for readability.

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