The University of Texas at Dallas replaced three boulders — known as the Spirit Rocks — with trees, citing “extended political discourse.” Students say the quirky public square is a frequent venue for political messaging.
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    Earlier this year, Republican lawmakers banned diversity, equity and inclusion offices at Texas’ public universities, which they argued limited free speech on college campuses.

    If that’s not some fucking frightening irony, I don’t know what is.

    And now the removal of a platform used for the simple exchange of ideas?

    Scary shit.