'The Identity Trap' by Yascha Mounk

Writer and academic Yascha Mounk argues that a new set of ideas about race, gender, and sexual orientation have overtaken society, giving rise to a rigid focus on identity in our national debate. In his new book, "," Yascha seeks to take these...

Drag, free speech, and the First Amendment

Drag is an artform protected by the First Amendment in which performers embody a character through the exaggeration of femininity or masculinity using clothing and makeup and typically involves entertainment or performance such as stand up comedy, lip syncing, singing, or dancing.

Amici Brief Opposing Request for Entry of Default Judgment – Thomas v. Leagle, Inc.

Pronouns, free speech, and the First Amendment

Some public universities and other government entities have punished individuals who refuse to use others’ specified pronouns. FIRE explains the serious compelled speech issues raised by pronoun mandates.

FIRE statement on age-based restrictions on social media access

Lawmakers across the country are advancing legislation intended to protect minors from harms allegedly caused by social media use, but the First Amendment prohibits the government from swinging an ax when a scalpel might suffice.

‘So to Speak’ podcast transcript: 'Don't Tread on Me,' misgendering, cancel culture, and three strikes for Texas

FIRE President and CEO Greg Lukianoff and FIRE General Counsel Ronnie London join the show to preview Greg's new co-authored book on cancel culture and to discuss recent free speech cases and headlines.

'Don't Tread on Me,' misgendering, cancel culture, and three strikes for Texas

FIRE President and CEO Greg Lukianoff and FIRE General Counsel Ronnie London join the show to preview Greg's new co-authored book on cancel culture and to discuss recent free speech cases and headlines: Transcript: "," by Greg...

2024 College Free Speech Rankings

For the fourth year in a row, FIRE and College Pulse surveyed college students about their perceptions and experiences regarding free speech on their campuses.

So to Speak podcast transcript: Harvey Silverglate, the beatnik criminal defense attorney

Harvey Silverglate, a co-founder of FIRE, defends the work of criminal defense attorneys, explaining why even guilty people must have the right to a robust legal defense.

Harvey Silverglate, the beatnik criminal defense attorney

Harvey Silverglate is a criminal defense and civil liberties attorney. He is also the co-founder of FIRE. On today's show, Harvey defends the work of criminal defense attorneys, explaining why even guilty people must have the right to a robust legal...

So to Speak Podcast Transcript: Can you still have a debate in high school debate?

High school debate is being captured by political ideology, rendering certain arguments off-limits, some debate topics undebatable, and ad hominem attacks fair game.

Can you still have a debate in high school debate?

High school debate is considered an ideal extracurricular activity for aspiring lawyers, politicians, or anyone seeking to learn the tools of effective communication and persuasion. But a slew of recent reports argue that high school debate is being...

So to Speak Podcast Transcript: Free speech at the Supreme Court

We review the Supreme Court's free speech cases during the 2022-23 term and speculate on what's in store for the next term.

Free speech at the Supreme Court

We review the Supreme Court's free speech cases during the 2022-23 term and speculate on what's in store for the next term. FIRE Vice President of Litigation Darpana Sheth guest hosts and is joined by FIRE Chief Counsel Robert Corn-Revere and...

So to Speak Podcast Transcript: Civil liberties and Civil War

In this week's episode, we pick up where we left off and explore the complicated history and legacy of civil liberties during the American Civil War.