A victory for ‘the right to tell people what they do not want to hear’

By: Diane Roberts

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: July 20, 2026

Words: 1,613

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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“‘It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.’”

That’s how federal judge Mark Walker began his 2022 injunction blocking enforcement of Ron DeSantis’ “Stop Woke Act” in Florida institutions of higher education.

In case you don’t recognize the quotation, it’s from George Orwell’s “1984:” You know, the novel where the Ministry of Truth rewrites history and forbids free enquiry.

Certain words are banned; wrong …

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