Oberlin College attempt to overturn defamation suit from bakery it called 'racist' falls short
FOX NewsJUL 2022
An independent family business was almost destroyed by false accusations of racism made by this woke institution, and, even after the Gibson family members were vindicated at trial, Oberlin continued to discriminate against them. This is a victory for independent businesses against powerful bullies and serves as an example to other liberal academia who play the name-and-shame game.
This result isn't a vindication - it has only shown that colleges should fear taking up their students' causes, and that the First Amendment isn't as protective of protest as many think. The courts have held Oberlin accountable for "publishing" claims made in student flyers, thereby setting a legal precedent that could see students' free speech put in jeopardy as schools across America reckon with their apparent liability.