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"Harvard Reverses Course on Human Rights Advocate Who Criticized Israel"

From the New York Times (Jennifer Schuessler & Marc Tracy): The Harvard Kennedy School reversed course on Thursday and said it would offer a fellowship to a leading human rights advocate it had previously rejected, after news of the decision touched off a public outcry over academic freedom, donor influence…

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Fire striker Jhon Durán set to join Aston Villa in $18 million deal

The 19-year-old Durán scored eight goals in 22 appearances for the Fire last season and has played three times for Colombia.

Chicago Sun-Times

Aston Villa agree deal for Chicago Fire striker Jhon Duran

The 19-year-old has three caps for Colombia

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Ezra Hendrickson has clear goals as Fire start training camp

Hendrickson said the Fire were close to making the playoffs in 2022. When the team has its first training session Monday, it’s Hendrickson’s job to make sure the Fire close the gap.

Chicago Sun-Times

Harvard Kennedy School Dean Rejects Proposed Fellowship, Allegedly Based on the Person's "Anti-Israel Bias"

The proposed fellow would have been Kenneth Roth, former head of Human Rights Watch, and apparently a highly prominent expert on the subject.

Reason

Fire midfielder Federico Navarro a proud Argentine after country’s World Cup triumph

In Argentina, Navarro said it feels like “the world stops” when the national team is playing.

Chicago Sun-Times

New Jersey Town That Sued a Woman for Public Records Requests Now Wants Lawyer Prosecuted for Same Thing

Irvington made national headlines last year when it filed a lawsuit against an 82-year-old woman for filing too many public records requests. Now it says a lawyer for FIRE should be prosecuted.

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A College Fired a Professor for Showing a Painting of Muhammad. Now, It Could Lose Its Accreditation.

"If Hamline won't listen to free speech advocates or faculty across the country, they'll have to listen to their accreditor," said FIRE attorney Alex Morey, who filed the complaint.

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FIRE Files Academic Freedom Complaint With Hamline University's Accrediting Agency

From FIRE's letter sent yesterday to the Higher Learning Commission (which is Hamline's accrediting agency, "a regional accreditation agency that accredits degree granting institutions of higher education that are based in the 19-state North Central region of the United States"): To the Higher Learning Commission: As a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated…

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Academic Freedom Alliance Statement Regarding Hamline University

Art history professor fired for showing class a famous Persian art work depicting the Prophet Muhammad

Reason

How the Fire can make 2023 a successful year

There’s more to a team than winning games and signing big-name players. While those are obviously priorities for the Fire in 2023, here are three additional New Year’s resolutions for the franchise.

Chicago Sun-Times

A look back at Chicago sports in 2022, a year defined by heartbreak

Chicago sports fans had high expectations for 2022, making the reality of what actually took place all the more crushing.

Chicago Sun-Times

Turnover in Blackhawks’ TV booth tops Chicago sports-media stories of 2022

Pat Foley’s departure signified the end of an era in Chicago sports broadcasting. He began with the Hawks in 1980 and was the last link to a golden age.

Chicago Sun-Times

Fire miss out on St. Louis rivalry

MLS placed first-year club St. Louis City in the Western Conference, a move that short-circuited any potential rivalry with the Fire.

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FIRE's and My Amicus Brief on Connecticut's "Racial Ridicule" Law

FIRE has the details, though you can also read the full brief (written by FIRE's Adam Steinbaugh and me, with many thanks to our excellent local counsel Zachary Phillipps of Wofsey Rosen Kewskin & Kuriansky, LLP). I've been writing about this law since 2010, so I'm especially pleased to have…

Chicago Sun-Times

MLS announces 2023 schedule

The Fire will start the season on Saturday March 4 at Soldier Field against New York City FC.

Chicago Sun-Times

Which 2022 Fire players could appear in the 2026 World Cup?

There are a handful of candidates to represent their country when the tournament comes to North America in four years.

Chicago Sun-Times

Former Fire star Zach Thornton back with team, coaching goalkeepers

Hired Monday as the Fire’s goalkeeper coach to replace Adin Brown after his departure to San Jose, Thornton set the standard for the franchise’s netminders during his playing career.

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Griffin heroics keep Bendigo top of WNBL

Red-hot Bendigo remain unbeaten after a masterclass from Kelsey Griffin, Sydney have broken their duck and Melbourne have jumped to second spot in the WNBL.

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New York Forces Websites To Monitor 'Hateful' Speech. A New Lawsuit Says This Violates the First Amendment.

"The state of New York can't turn bloggers into Big Brother, but it's trying to do just that," said FIRE attorney Daniel Ortner.

Chicago Sun-Times

Fire winger Chris Mueller looking to get back into USMNT contention

To resume his climb, Mueller needs to have a strong 2023 season with the Fire.

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Volokh v. N.Y. A.G.: "New York Can't Target Protected Online Speech by Calling It 'Hateful Conduct'"

From the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression: Today, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression sued New York Attorney General Letitia James, challenging a new state law that forces websites and apps to address online speech that someone, somewhere finds humiliating or vilifying. The law is titled "Social media…

Chicago Sun-Times

Lopez wants Ethics Board, IG to investigate Fire owner’s $25K contribution to Lightfoot

Ald. Ray Lopez said he believes the contribution from billionaire Joe Mansueto, founder of Morningstar, Inc., “represents a gross & familiar abuse of power and, at minimum, a potential violation” of the city’s ethics ordinance.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ezra Hendrickson passes chemistry test in first year with Fire

Hendrickson is confident in the culture he instilled during the 2022 season.

Chicago Sun-Times

More transparency is needed on soccer facility plan

Chicago housing officials have yet to disclose key details of the plan to lease valuable land to the Chicago Fire for a soccer practice facility, according to a new ProPublica report.

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