FIRE helped revive a lawsuit for two Oregon educators fired over opposing a gender policy, and now the courts have decided their First Amendment claim deserves a trial.
Rebecca Bryant Novak spoke out about harassment. Eastman punished her for it. Now FIRE is demanding the University of Rochester reverse her expulsion and uphold its promises.
Eastman confirmed her claims. Then expelled her. FIRE is demanding the University of Rochester reinstate Rebecca Bryant Novak and stop retaliating against students who speak out.
UK judge cites violence against Quran-burning protester as proof of his guilt, Brazil sentences comedian to over eight years for telling jokes, and France targets porn.
Professor suspended from campus for nearly a year – despite university admitting he posed no threat to students – is back thanks to the Faculty Legal Defense Fund.
As AI reshapes the world around us, survey data shows rising support for its regulation. Are we protecting society, or baking censorship into our digital future?
Free speech has a new home. FIRE is now on Substack — delivering fearless commentary, analysis, and storytelling straight to your inbox. Join the conversation.
FIRE’s latest rankings show alarming support for censorship among LGBT students. But as Kirchick explains, there would be no LGBT rights without free speech.
After public outcry, UMich ditched its private spy firm — but the damage is done. Students may no longer be watched, but the chill on campus speech is alive and well.
