"Sadly, Tufts University has yet to undo the violation of its promise that it is "committed to free and open discussion of ideas and opinions." During the 2006-2007 school year the campus conservative journal, The Primary Source, published two satirical pieces: a Christmas carol mocking affirmative action policies and an "itinerary" for Tufts' "Islamic Awareness Week" that printed facts about Islam and called the religion "intolerant." Rather than taking the opportunity to enter debate of such important issues, Tufts charged the paper for having "targeted" black students and Muslims for "embarrassment" and found the publication guilty of harassment. Tufts then refused to allow The Primary Source to print anonymous articles in the "
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