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The New York Times reports: Pennsylvania State University canceled a planned comedy event on Monday that was to be co-hosted by the founder of the Proud Boys, a far-right group, after a demonstration against the speakers turned violent. Penn State officials had previously said they would host the event featuring the Proud Boys founder, Gavin McInnes, in the interest of …

The Centre Times Daily reports: A controversial right-wing personality tied to hate speech against various groups is set to speak on Penn State’s campus next week, drawing widespread condemnation from both the student body and university leaders. Political commentator Milo Yiannopoulos — whom the Anti-Defamation League described as “a misogynistic, racist, xenophobic, transphobic troll” — will speak Nov. 3 at …

Responding to complaints from the Freedom From Religion Foundation, Penn State has reportedly removed Gideon bibles from its campus lodging. Tony Perkins is ever so pissed. Via press release: In a wild misrepresentation of the Old Testament, FFRF claims the Bible calls for “killing nonbelievers, apostates, gays, ‘stubborn sons,’ and women who are not virgins on their wedding nights.” According …