Jonathan Zimmerman: Texas is right. Everyone should read ‘Fahrenheit 451.’ July 23, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. I'm glad Texas 11th graders will be required to read "Fahrenheit 451." And I'm a cautious supporter of Texas' new list of mandated books.
Jonathan Zimmerman: What the New Republic got right — and wrong — about free speech at my university June 9, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. A piece in the New Republic ignores a group of people at the University of Pennsylvania who don’t feel like they can speak out.
Jonathan Zimmerman: At college graduation, let everyone speak their minds May 14, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Rutgers University and Georgetown Law are fighting battles over graduation speeches on their campuses.
Jonathan Zimmerman: NYU’s decision to air prerecorded graduation speeches is cowardly March 15, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Graduation ceremonies can become heated and contentious.
Jonathan Zimmerman: Epstein files reveal affirmative action for the rich and powerful February 11, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. News that Jeffrey Epstein helped filmmaker Woody Allen get his daughter into Bard College shows how wealthy people get an unfair advantage.
Jonathan Zimmerman: On free speech, hypocrisy now rules October 29, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. For years, conservatives have complained about cancel culture, but they now embrace it following the murder of Charlie Kirk.
Jonathan Zimmerman: To stop political violence, stop hating on others September 14, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Americans denounce violent rhetoric by others, even as we engage in it ourselves.
Jonathan Zimmerman: Liberals have also censored history August 19, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. When racist memorials are pulled down, they should be placed somewhere else. Otherwise, we won't learn the awful history they embody.
Jonathan Zimmerman: Why higher education needs diversity in viewpoints July 25, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. I hope that Harvard and the rest of higher education broaden viewpoint diversity. The White House shouldn't force it upon us.
Jonathan Zimmerman: On trans issues, we need more nuance June 26, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. The ban on trans soldiers is based on falsehood and prejudice, but other issues are murkier.