Amid deep political divides and government scrutiny of college campuses that risks the throttling of free speech, one California college stands out by encouraging open dialogue and championing the flow and exchange of ideas.
For the second time, Claremont McKenna College, a small liberal arts institution in Southern California, was named the best college for free speech in the nation in the annual College Free Speech Rankings released this week by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) and survey partner College Pulse.
Located 30 miles east of Los Angeles, Claremont McKenna College is one of five undergraduate Claremont Colleges (along with Harvey Mudd, Pitzer, Scripps, and Pomona). It touts its commitment to freedom of speech and expression. In 2018, it was the fir