Echoing the Call: Standing in Defense of Academic Freedom for Our Field

2025/07/14 by Scott A. Eldridge, Kristy Hess, Edson C. Tandoc · 1 voice
Social Sciences · #Academic Freedom and Politics

paper · doi:10.1080/21670811.2025.2532513

openalex publication_date 2025/07/14 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/06/15

Abstract

Abstract: This article joins the call to protect academic freedom and freedom of expression in scholarly work. In our commentary, we reflect on how Digital Journalism has long provided a space for ...

Discussions

• In this commentary in @digitaljournalism.bsky.social Kristy Hess, Edson Tandoc, and I write together as former Associate Editors of the journal, and as peers, to add our voices to those calling for th [bsky, 5 points, 1 comments]

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