The Plumbline controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2005
Content and culture controversy
The McMaster Coalition for Equitable Social Change alleged that The Plumbline promoted hate speech and sexist attitudes and reinforced intolerance within engineering culture. Supporters argued that the publication’s material was satirical and protected by free-expression principles. The publication was temporarily suspended, and its return followed institutional discussions, content changes, and sensitivity-training measures.