Professor James Dewey Gow faces dismissal for adult films, raising questions about tenure and free speech protections.
At the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Professor James Dewey Gow is facing dismissal for producing adult films with his wife, raising questions about academic tenure and free speech. The university's investigation, prompted by complaints about the videos, challenges the protections tenure offers for controversial views. The outcome could set a significant precedent for how universities address faculty members' private conduct and their First Amendment rights.
October 13, 2024
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