In courts across the country, prosecutors are turning lyrics into alleged confessions. A new bipartisan bill — the RAP Act — aims to protect artistic freedom.
The Trump administration is railing against censorship in Brazil while cracking down on speech here at home, but in the fight against global censorship, hypocrisy isn’t just unhelpful — it’s dangerous.
Trump’s $16M "60 Minutes" settlement wasn’t just hush money — it exposed a broader scheme of lawsuits and FCC pressure turning media compliance into policy.
Over 100 students from 70 universities gathered at the National Constitution Center this July for FIRE’s 2025 Student Network Summer Conference — where they didn’t just study free speech, they defended it.
Satire’s sweetest assassin sang about nukes, nuns, and naughty books — with a smile. In this tribute, Angela C. Erickson remembers the razor-sharp wit and fearless free speech of America’s most charming troublemaker.
Known for its principled activism, Haverford has recently become a cautionary tale of campus censorship. But a new committee report signals a turning point — and a chance to restore its proud tradition.
As authoritarian regimes weaponize commercial spyware to silence critics, a booming mercenary surveillance industry thrives in the shadows — and even democracies aren’t immune.
Throughout his career, former Congressman has been a strong
advocate for freedom of speech, writing that "The value of free
speech comes from encountering views that are unorthodox, uncommon,
or unaccepted...Free speech is a barren concept if...
