Bert Ellis, president of The Jefferson Council, provides an overview of the inaugural annual meeting and summarizes the four pillars of the Council — freedom of speech and intellectual diversity, preservation of the Jeffersonian legacy, revitalization of the Honor Code, and upholding the dignity of the Lawn as a World Heritage site.
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Many organizations are championing the cause of intellectual diversity and fighting the cancel culture on college campuses. If you are interested in pursuing these topics, we recommend you check these organizations.
National
American Council of Trustees and Alumni
Foundation for Individual Rights in Education
James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal
Virginia
Cadet Foundation (Virginia Military Institute)
Generals Redoubt (Washington & Lee alumni organization)
Madison Cabinet for Free Speech (James Madison University alumni organization)
Spirit of VMI (Virginia Military Institute)
Virginia Association of Scholars
UVa Student Groups
College Republicans at the University of Virginia
Jefferson Independent (independent UVa student newspaper)
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