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FIRE encourages universities to adopt Model Code of Student Conduct

FIRE encourages universities to adopt Model Code of Student Conduct

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FIRE’s new hotline allows rapid response to student press censorship

FIRE’s new hotline allows rapid response to student press censorship

Theater director fought for banned show to go on. Tonight, it will — and you can watch.

Theater director fought for banned show to go on. Tonight, it...

2020 College Free Speech Rankings Q&A follow-up: Self-censorship and race on campus

2020 College Free Speech Rankings Q&A follow-up:...

The United Nations is taking notice of academic freedom. FIRE is asking hundreds of colleges to do the same.

The United Nations is taking notice of academic freedom. FIRE...

So to speak podcasts

So to Speak podcast: Campus mobs, heckler’s vetoes, racial segregation, and a rogue student government!

So to Speak podcast: Campus mobs, heckler’s vetoes, racial segregation, and a rogue student...

So to Speak podcast: U.S. Constitution masterclass with Judge Douglas Ginsburg

So to Speak podcast: U.S. Constitution masterclass with Judge Douglas...

So to Speak podcast: Hugh M. Hefner First Amendment Awards with Christie Hefner

So to Speak podcast: Hugh M. Hefner First Amendment Awards with Christie...

The Eternally Radical Idea

My experience as a college journalist led to a life of First Amendment...

Portland State professor tries to ban autistic student from class for saying she’s not a...

Dear University of North Texas: The ‘Heckler’s veto’ is not a good thing

Dear University of North Texas: The ‘Heckler’s veto’ is not a good...

Free Speech History Podcasts

Clear and Present Danger – Episode 41 – Free Speech and Racial Justice: Friends or Foes?

Clear and Present Danger – Episode 41 – Free Speech and Racial Justice: Friends or...

Clear and Present Danger – Special Edition – Suzanne Nossel

Clear and Present Danger – Special Edition – Suzanne Nossel

Clear and Present Danger – Special Edition – Daphne Keller and Kate Klonick

Clear and Present Danger – Special Edition – Daphne Keller and Kate...

Fire Videos

Separate IS unequal at Lewis and Clark College [VIDEO]

Separate IS unequal at Lewis and Clark College [VIDEO]

The Indian Leader was censored [VIDEO]

The Indian Leader was censored [VIDEO]

Censorship can be costly to colleges [VIDEO]

Censorship can be costly to colleges [VIDEO]