State University Bans Anti-Bush Flyer

[usregimechange]

I have been hanging up political flyers at my University for years. We have to get them approved and stamped before posting them. Today my flyer was denied. I asked if it was because it was negative and not positive and she said yes.

Question: Is a flyer speech and is denying a particular flyer based on its viewpoint legal for a state University?

[HereSince1628]

1. A flyer is a tool of Anti-American jihadists

the state (particularly Missouri) has a responsibility to protect the security of the motherland.

If you don't believe that, they will _SHOW YOU_. <saracasim off here>

[Sandpiper]

2. Contact your local ACLU chapter

They can tell you if your rights are being stymied, and help you if they are.

[Terran]

3. find out what the university's *written* guidelines are

Hell yes, a flyer is "speech". Have you seen any anti-Kerry flyers around campus? I'd complain hard about this if I were you.

[Sandpiper]

4. What State University is it?

You can PM me if you don't want to say publicly.

[usregimechange]

5. PMed you

[Radical Activist]

6. No, it isn't

The threat of a lawsuit and bad publicity may be enough to get them to change their mind. Sounds like bureaucratic idiocy.

[Hobarticus]

7. Who denied it? Go above them.

And above them if need be.

Tell them you've contacted the ACLU and they're expecting you to follow up with them.

If it's a state university, they work for YOU.

[NEDem]

8. Call the ACLU immediately

[usregimechange]

9. I don't know guys check out these draconian rules and regs:

Poster/Flyer Policy



Purpose of the Policy:

Only recognized George Washington University groups are posting in the halls.
Postings do not promote the use of alcohol, and must be in compliance with university solicitation regulations.
Postings are not derogatory to any groups.
Who can post:

Posters/flyers may only be posted by Community Living and Learning Center Staff.


Non-Posting Areas:

Posters/flyers may not be posted on anything other than residence hall bulletin boards.


Bulletin Boards:

Bulletin Boards in the residence halls are for the use of residence hall staff only.


Approval process:

Posters/flyers will be approved only when there is clear evidence of student group/ organization sponsorship.
“The George Washington University” logo must be clearly displayed on the poster/flyer.
Authorization may be refused for posters/flyers:
· That are deemed inappropriate under University policy and regulations; or

· Found to be in bad taste/blatantly offensive to any group on campus; or

· That display harassment ; or

· That promote alcohol consumption and/or are not in compliance with university solicitation regulations; or

· If flyers/posters are in palm card size; or

· If they advertise non-GW products; or

· That are printed on orange paper.

· Posters/flyers advertising non-university sales or job listings will not be approved regardless of student organization sponsorship.

· Students will submit to CLLC At Your Service a copy of the poster/flyer to be approved.



Poster Procedures

1. Posters must be submitted to CLLC At Your Service for approval according to the above guidelines.

2. A copy will be made to keep on file at CLLC At Your Service.

3. A receipt will be given to show that the poster has been approved.

4. Copies of approved posters may be placed in the residence hall poster mailboxes (in the CLLC At Your Service Office) for posting by residence hall staff.


http://gwired.gwu.edu/cllc/poster/


That isn't my University but all of them are like this.