FIRE(@TheFIREorg):The University of Washington canceled its scheduled Hasan Piker event after the university said the planning process "did not meet the necessary level of rigor." If the decision was based on process — and not public backlash or criticism — @UW should be transparent about what standards were not met and how they were applied. Public universities can set standards for events. But they can’t use those standards as cover for canceling a speaker because of their views.

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2026.08.07 23:54

The University of Washington canceled its scheduled Hasan Piker event after the university said the planning process "did not meet the necessary level of rigor." If the decision was based on process — and not public backlash or criticism — @UW should be transparent about what standards were not met and how they were applied. Public universities can set standards for events. But they can’t use those standards as cover for canceling a speaker because of their views.