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Coverage dated October 24, 2022

Penn State Reverses Course And Cancels Event Co-Hosted By Proud Boys Founder

Headline from Forbes

Penn State cancelled an event that was to be co-hosted by Proud Boys founder Gavin McInnes due to public safety concerns. Earlier, the university had agreed to host the event in the interest of supporting free speech.

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  1. Forbes

    Penn State Reverses Course And Cancels Event Co-Hosted By Proud Boys Founder (opens Forbes)

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    Penn State cancelled an event that was to be co-hosted by Proud Boys founder Gavin McInnes due to public safety concerns. Earlier, the university had agreed to host the event in the interest of supporting free speech.

  2. CBS News

    Penn State cancels event featuring Proud Boy founder (opens CBS News)

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    The event was organized by Uncensored America, a registered university organization.

  3. New York Times

    Penn State Cancels Event by Proud Boys Founder, Citing Threat of Violence (opens New York Times)

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    The university’s president said that the event had been canceled in the interests of public safety, after a peaceful protest against it turned violent.

  4. Wyoming Public Media

    Penn State cancels Proud Boys founder's speech, citing the threat of violence (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    It was an abrupt reversal for the school, which had condemned the views of Gavin McInnes even as it said free speech required it to host the event. Protesters confronted each other and police.

  5. Triblive

    Penn State protests lead to last-minute cancellation of Proud Boys founder's appearance (opens Triblive)

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    Penn State University officials canceled a Monday evening appearance by Proud Boys founder Gavin McInnes as protests gained steam outside of the event. “Due to the threat of escalating violence associated with tonight’s event, Penn State University Police determined that it was necessary to cancel t…

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