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Duke shows what not to do when feds come knocking

December 30, 2025

Op-Ed

College presidents launching free speech initiatives: The buck stops with you

August 22, 2023

News

VICTORY: Three months after rejecting pro-Israel club, Duke student senate grants Students Supporting Israel recognition

February 24, 2022

Duke student senate passes resolution condemning antisemitism but leaves pro-Israel club unrecognized

February 9, 2022

Sen. Rand Paul joins calls urging Duke to recognize pro-Israel club

January 14, 2022

Zionist and civil liberties groups join FIRE in defending expressive rights of Duke Students Supporting Israel chapter

December 17, 2021

Too little too late? Duke promises to provide ‘options’ for Students Supporting Israel club denied recognition.

December 8, 2021

Duke student senate upholds veto of Students Supporting Israel chapter over ‘uninclusive’ tweet

November 18, 2021

Duke student government president vetoes pro-Israel club recognition over social media post

November 17, 2021

Duke University investigates, surveils messages on Free Expression Bridge

November 15, 2021

FIRE urges 15 top colleges and universities to improve restrictive press policies

November 12, 2020

Sen. Chuck Grassley presses universities about commitment to academic freedom

October 2, 2019

Duke-UNC Middle East studies program gets its funding, but concerns remain

October 2, 2019

FIRE statement on Department of Education letter to Duke-UNC Consortium for Middle East Studies

September 20, 2019

REPORT: North Carolina is home to some of America’s best colleges for free speech

September 24, 2018

Press Release

Surrendering Power: Duke Students Speak Out Against Free Speech

June 28, 2016

News

Salman Rushdie Champions Free Speech, Chides Coddled Students at ‘Chicago Tribune’ Award Ceremony

November 10, 2015

Look, Another Example of Students Demanding Intellectual Comfort

August 27, 2015

Duke Recognizes Prof’s Freedom of Speech on Racial Issues

May 18, 2015

Greg Laments an ‘Unfortunate Renaissance in Campus Speech-Policing’ on College Campuses

May 18, 2015

Colleges Rush to Violate Free Speech, Due Process in Response to Speech Controversies

April 9, 2015

Press Release

Amended Complaint Alleges Striking Due Process Problems at Duke

January 5, 2015

Presumed Guilty: Due Process Lessons of the Duke Lacrosse Case (VIDEO)

June 6, 2014

News

Duke ‘Chronicle’ Editorial Advocates for Due Process

February 26, 2014

Duke vs. Freedom

March 5, 2013

News

Problems with University Bias Policies and Attempts to Improve Campus Climate

November 19, 2012

Misunderstanding ‘Harassment’

October 16, 2012

News

The Problem with Stanford's Definition of 'Intoxication'

July 21, 2011

Duke Keeps Pro-Life Group Out of Women’s Center During ‘Week for Life’

May 29, 2010

Press Release

FIRE's Case at Duke Gets National Attention in 'Boston Globe,' 'Washington Times,' 'The Atlantic'

April 15, 2010

Blog

In Pages of 'Washington Times,' FIRE's Robert Shibley Takes Apart Duke's Outrageous Sexual Misconduct Policy

April 15, 2010

Blog

Cathy Young in 'The Boston Globe' on Duke's Unjust Sexual Misconduct Policy

April 14, 2010

Wendy Kaminer Pillories Duke's Sexual Misconduct Policy in 'The Atlantic'

April 13, 2010

Duke and the Art of Not Answering Questions

April 9, 2010

Blog

FIRE's Free Speech Victory at Duke Highlighted in 'Morning Call'

April 8, 2010

Robert Shibley Appearing on 'The David Boze Show' Tonight

April 7, 2010

New Duke Policy Renders Students Unwitting Rapists

April 7, 2010

New Duke Policy Renders Students Unwitting Rapists; Removes Protections for Those Accused of Sexual Misconduct

April 7, 2010

Press Release

Victory for Free Speech: Duke Pro-Life Group's Free Speech Rights Restored

March 30, 2010

Blog

Victory for Free Speech at Duke: Pro-Life Group's Rights Restored

March 30, 2010

Press Release

Tell Duke University to respect student rights

March 29, 2010

News

Duke Professor Finishes Yale's Job, Prints Mohammed Images in New Book; FIRE Co-signs Statement of Principle

November 9, 2009

The Chronicle: Comment on rape policy not aimed at all students

August 31, 2009

The Chronicle: Rape policy mandates reporting

August 28, 2009

Blog

Duke, Private Universities and Student Rights

May 11, 2009

The State of Free Speech on Campus: Duke University

May 6, 2009

News

Rights in the News: A Good Week for FIRE at Virginia Tech

April 17, 2009

More Shameful Behavior at Duke University

December 18, 2007

The ‘Group of 88’ and Richard Brodhead

November 20, 2007

News

In Response to Pressure, Duke President Richard Brodhead Folds Like a Lawn Chair

October 29, 2007

More on Duke Lacrosse Case

October 18, 2007

News

‘Until Proven Innocent’ Demonstrates Duke Administration’s Failures

October 17, 2007

News

Professor, Examine Thyself

October 8, 2007

Blog

‘Until Proven Innocent’ and Duke’s President

September 21, 2007

News

KC Johnson and Stuart Taylor in ‘The Washington Post’

September 7, 2007

Duke Student Government President Wants to Exclude Illegal Evidence

June 4, 2007

Liberty in the Balance in North Carolina

February 1, 2006

K. C. Johnson Strikes Again

August 26, 2005

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