Freelance investigative journalist Sammy Sussman to headline FIRE’s student press workshop

Join us June 14 in Philly for FIRE’s Free Press Workshop with investigative reporter Sammy Sussman. Apply now!

New tools for tough conversations

FIRE’s civil discourse program now includes bold new tools from the Mercatus Center to help students tackle controversy. Ready to dive in? Let’s talk.

On break from the burden of self-censorship

At the FIRE Student Network Conference, I experienced a ‘safe space’ for free speech.

Summer & fall picks: New & forthcoming books on free speech — FAN 344

FIRE announces $75 million expansion into off-campus free speech advocacy, defense

PHILADELPHIA, June 6, 2022 — Today, the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education becomes the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression.

Recent ASU law school conference on 'Non-Governmental Restrictions on Free Speech' draws noted scholars — FAN 334

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Cert. petition: Floyd Abrams takes on SEC in First Amendment challenge — FAN 333

Bobby Burchfield pledges $4.5 million to create a First Amendment chair at GW Law — FAN 332

From ancient Greece to censored speech: FIRE releases new rap video on the history of free speech [VIDEO]

The new Socrates of the Academy: Pano Kanelos and his free speech university — FAN 319