James Lindsay, Alex Stein Lectures Postponed Indefinitely
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Rumored controversial speakers James Lindsay and Alex Stein’s campus events have been postponed indefinitely, according to Penn State spokesperson Lisa Powers. The speakers’ names were never publicly announced by the organizations hosting the events, but Powers confirmed the names Friday.
Young America’s Foundation planned to host Lindsay for a lecture on Thursday, April 20, and Uncensored America planned to host Stein for a lecture on Monday, April 24. The university clarified that it did not cancel the proposed events.
According to The Southern Poverty Law Center, Lindsay is a “leading voice in the reactionary anti-student inclusion, anti-LGBTQ, and conspiracy propaganda movements.”
Uncensored America planned to bring Stein, a right-wing internet personality, to campus with the founder of the Proud Boys, Gavin McInnes, in October. The event was canceled “due to the threat of escalating violence,” according to university police.
Lindsay’s April 20 lecture was postponed indefinitely due to Young America’s Foundation’s alleged issue with the location. Two conference rooms in the Bryce Jordan Center were allocated, but “the student group (YAF) determined it would wait for a future date when other venues might be considered.”
“All aspects of a venue’s evaluation are done on a viewpoint- and content-neutral basis,” Powers said. “Under the law, the University can impose limits on time, place and manner of a speaking engagement to address facility and resource needs, as well as the safety of our community. This recognized student organization is able to re-request funding and space for an event in the fall semester. ”
Uncensored America requested a change of date from Monday, April 24, to Friday, April 28, which is the day of Movin’ On. Because of the musical festival, University Police and Public Safety were unable to allocate the necessary resources for Stein’s lecture. The student organization also requested a change of date to Saturday, April 29, but the request was denied due to university policy prohibiting programming to occur from April 29 through the end of the semester.
“Uncensored America indicated none of the other dates proposed by the University would work and the group canceled the proposed event,” Powers said. “Following this cancellation, Uncensored America then proposed a different speaker for April 24. With less than a week to prepare, staff and resources that had been allocated to other events were not available to support this event. Uncensored America is able to re-request funding and space for an event in the fall semester. ”
Uncensored America added that the speaker had scheduling conflicts but intends to host an event in the fall.
“Unfortunately, our spring speaking event at Penn State will be postponed due to scheduling conflicts with our speaker and the inability for Penn State to provide adequate staff and security for the event on an alternative date during this semester,” Uncensored America told Onward State. “We will be back in the fall semester. Stand back and stand by!”
Earlier this month, Penn State’s University Park Allocation Committee (UPAC) allocated $7,316.62 to Uncensored America for its event.
At this time, it is unclear what date the two organizations intend to reschedule the events for.
Young America’s Foundation did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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