It's the Fourth of July so here's some of the latest news on stifling speech

University of Massachusetts School of Nursing Dean fired for saying “everyone’s life matters”.

Actual quote:

"I am writing to express my concern and condemnation of the recent (and past) acts of violence against people of color," she wrote. "Recent events recall a tragic history of racism and bias that continue to thrive in this country. I despair for our future as a nation if we do not stand up against violence against anyone. BLACK LIVES MATTER, but also, EVERYONE'S LIFE MATTERS. No one should have to live in fear that they will be targeted for how they look or what they believe."

Screenshots of the email gathered attention online, with one person writing: "An upsetting statement made by the Dean of Nusing at UMass Lowell, including the statement ‘all lives matter’ was uncalled for and shows the narrow minded people in lead positions. A sad day to be a nursing student at UML. Dean Leslie Neal-Boylan your words will not be forgotten."

Oklahoma football coach fined $1 million and has his contract shortened by one year for wearing a “One America News Network” T-shirt on a fishing trip.

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