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Applications Now Open: Join the 2026 FIRE Free Speech Forum

Date: June 21-27, 2026

FIRE is excited to welcome applications for the 2026 Free Speech Forum, taking place in Washington, D.C. Rising 10th–12th graders are invited to join this free, week-long program exploring free expression, leadership, and civic engagement through interactive workshops and discussions led by experts in the free speech space.

Apply by March 30, 2026 at camp.thefire.org!

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