Institutions of higher learning around the globe increasingly find themselves on the front lines of cultural and political battles over free speech. Repeatedly, students, faculty, administrators, and invited guests square off against each other, assuming contrary positions on the limits of thought and expression, respect for differences, the boundaries of toleration, and protection from harm. In this talk Sigal Ben-Porath examines the current state of the arguments, using real-world examples. She assesses the place of identity politics and concern with…