Jocelyn Jordan, a student at Beloit College in Wisconsin, says faculty have prevented her and her classmates from establishing a new Turning Point USA chapter on campus, while also ignoring harassment and threats they have faced. Jordan claims the college administration has not taken any action against individuals who have engaged in harassing behavior toward the group. Turning Point USA, a conservative organization founded by former U.S. President Donald Trump, has been the subject of controversy on college campuses due to its political stance and the allegations of harassment against its members.
Jordan and her classmates have encountered persistent harassment, including online threats and messages directed at them, which they believe have been ignored by the college’s administration. The faculty’s refusal to address these concerns has raised questions about the college’s commitment to free speech and student safety. Turning Point USA has faced criticism from some campus leaders for allegedly fostering a hostile environment for certain groups, though the organization maintains that it is a legitimate student group.
The situation at Beloit College has drawn attention from student activists and educators who are concerned about the balance between free speech and campus safety. Some argue that the college should take a firm stance against harassment, while others believe that the focus should be on protecting the rights of all students to express their views, regardless of political affiliation. Jordan’s case may set a precedent for how colleges handle similar disputes in the future.