DeSantis attacking free speech?

Today's newsletter gets things started with a note from Columnist Ingrid Jacques, who wrote about Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Today's Opinions   Tuesday, January 17 Gov. DeSantis is attacking free speech on college campuses Today's newsletter gets things started with a note from Columnist Ingrid Jacques, who wrote about Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. I have a lot of respect for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.  During COVID, the Republican governor showed how it was possible to give citizens freedom – and get children back in school – at a time when most blue states locked down businesses and classrooms far longer than they needed to.  He has proven an effective conservative governor, and many see him as a strong presidential candidate for 2024, regardless of whether former President Donald Trump stays in the race.  USA TODAY columnist Ingrid Jacques Eric Seals/Detroit Free Press via USA TODAY Network DeSantis' stand for freedom is admirable. So it makes me question some of his recent efforts to combat the "woke mob" at academic institutions. His frustrations are understandable and shared by many on the right, but he's trying to use the government to control what is said on public college campuses. That feels too much like an attack on free speech – right conservatives have long said they wanted on the quad.  In my view, DeSantis is taking this fight too far, and it could backfire on him and his political ambitions. That's what I write about in my latest column. I'd love to hear what you think.  — Ingrid Jacques  The weekend columns you need • I did all the 'right' things to avoid breast cancer. Our medical system fell short. • Biden's classified document snafus predate his presidency • My great-grandmother hid her race. Two decades later I understand why. • Female Afghan soldiers helped us in our longest war. Washington needs to step up for them. Real quick, sign up to get our alerts  Get columns from your favorite columnists + expert analysis on top issues, delivered straight to your device through the USA TODAY app. Don't have the app? It's free and available in your app store.  Once you have the app, go to the settings and add "Commentary & Analysis" to make sure you don't miss out.  Discover more with our newsletters: Get the latest headlines, things to do and more in your inbox. Sign up here.   FOLLOW US Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe • Manage Newsletters • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights • Privacy Notice • Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy • Feedback © 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102