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Research & Learn

Explore FIRE's library of resources and research on free speech and other civil liberties.

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Recording police in public: What you need to know

The First Amendment generally protects your right to take photos or videos of government agents in public spaces, but there are some limits.

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Sanctioned Scholars: The Price of Speaking Freely in Today’s Academy

This report presents the results of a survey of 209 scholars in this “Scholars Under Fire” database who were targeted for sanction because of their speech between 2020 and 2024.

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College Free Speech Rankings

The College Free Speech Rankings is a comprehensive comparison of the student experience of free speech on their campuses.

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National Speech Index

The National Speech Index is an ongoing weekly survey conducted by the Polarization Research Lab, which will allow researchers to track shifting free speech sentiment in America over time.

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How the assassination of Charlie Kirk is reshaping campus speech nationwide

This survey offers a first look at how students across the country are responding to the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

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Cover of the Fall 2025 issue of the FIRE Quarterly, showing a collage of FIRE clients from cases we fought over the summer.

FIRE Quarterly

Fall 2025 FIRE Quarterly

Looking back on our biggest year ever, we continue to be filled with pride knowing that our staff truly gives it our all in the fight for free speech.

Alex Shieh holding a chainsaw and a Brown University pennant

FIRE Quarterly

Summer 2025 FIRE Quarterly

For asking administrators what they did last week, his university accused him of causing “emotional and psychological harm.”

Iowa pollster Ann Selzer with a Des Moines Register headline and Donald Trump silhouette in the background

FIRE Quarterly

Spring 2025 FIRE Quarterly

One Iowa pollster’s missed political prediction sparked a lawsuit from President Trump. With FIRE’s help, she’s fighting back.

Alex and Connor on the summit of Middle Teton mid-way through Teton Trifecta

FIRE Quarterly

Winter 2025 FIRE Quarterly

After a lawsuit from FIRE and the National Press Photographers Association, Congress passes positive changes to filming permit rules in national parks.

FIRE plaintiff Rebekah Massie

FIRE Quarterly

Fall 2024 FIRE Quarterly

For criticizing a city attorney’s pay raise, an Arizona mom was arrested in front of her 10-year-old daughter. Now, she’s suing.

Summer 2024 FIRE Quarterly cover

FIRE Quarterly

Summer 2024 FIRE Quarterly

In these 25 years we’ve achieved significant victories for free speech, both in the law and in our culture.

Spring 2024 FIRE Quarterly front cover featuring FIRE President and CEO Greg Lukianoff and comedian John Cleese

FIRE Quarterly

Spring 2024 FIRE Quarterly

Legendary Monty Python actor and comedian John Cleese talks with FIRE about comedy, creativity, and cancel culture.

Winter 2024 FIRE Quarterly cover

FIRE Quarterly

Winter 2024 FIRE Quarterly

Two animal rights advocates walk into a public park — and face repeated violations of their First Amendment rights.

Cover of the fall edition of the FIRE Quarterly magazine, featuring two California professors standing outdoors with the title, "Diversity, Equity, and ... Exclusion?"

FIRE Quarterly

Fall 2023 FIRE Quarterly

How FIRE is combating requirements that force thousands of California professors to espouse the government’s politicized viewpoints

FIRE Summer Quarterly 2023

FIRE Quarterly

Summer 2023 FIRE Quarterly

Time flies when you're fighting for free speech: Reflecting on one year of FIRE's expansion.

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FIRE Quarterly

Spring 2023 FIRE Quarterly

Holding a sign is not a crime, but some Georgia officials need reminding.

Mary Hall-Rayford is a plaintiff in FIRE's lawsuit against Eastpointe Mayor Monique Owens

FIRE Quarterly

Winter 2023 FIRE Quarterly

A Michigan mayor tried to silence her own constituents. So we handed them the mic.

FIRE Quarterly Fall 2022 Cover

FIRE Quarterly

Fall 2022 FIRE Quarterly

FIRE defends autistic-led advocacy group against lawsuit thread.

FIRE Quarterly Summer 2022 Cover

FIRE Quarterly

Summer 2022 FIRE Quarterly

FIRE expands beyond campus: We're ready to defend free speech wherever it is threatened.

FIRE Quarterly Spring 2022

FIRE Quarterly

Spring 2022 FIRE Quarterly

EXILED: One Texas college's crusade to oust faculty. PLUS: Defending the student press.

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