The Myth of Political Correctness: Free Speech, Donald Trump, and the Conservative Attack on Higher Education

John K. Wilson, a University of Illinois graduate and author of books on academic freedom and political correctness, traced the term "political correctness" from the 1960s left through its adoption as a conservative campaign theme, discussed accusations of racism in the 2016 presidential race, and defended campus speech while questioning both sides' censorship claims. A question-and-answer period followed, touching on Palestine-related speech cases, safe spaces, and university speech policy.