Free speech

Jayda Fransen, Britain First Leader Retweeted by Trump, Faces Charges in Belfast

Evidence is NOT the test when reporting a hate incident. The perception of the victim or any other person is…

6 years ago

Emory University earns FIRE’s highest rating for free speech

ATLANTA, Dec. 5, 2017 — Emory University has removed language from its policies that chilled free expression on campus, earning it the highest,…

6 years ago

Lenny Bruce-Inspired Play Cancelled at Brandeis: FIRE Responds with Powerful Open Letter

The mission of FIRE is to defend and sustain individual rights at America’s colleges and universities. These rights include freedom…

7 years ago

Ben Shapiro at UCLA: Antifa & Antifascists as Fascists: Livestream and More

http://www.yaf.org/live/ SO WHAT EXACTLY IS BEN SHAPIRO DOING OR SAYING THAT IS CAUSING FOLKS TO SEEK MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT? Ben…

7 years ago

Google & YouTube Sued for Discrimination: PragerU Takes Legal Action

LOS ANGELES — Prager University (PragerU) has filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of…

7 years ago

Free Speech & Free Speech Zones on Campus: DOJ files statement of interest in FIRE lawsuit

Kevin Shaw on the campus of Pierce College (Dawn Bowery/FIRE) WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2017 — The Department of Justice on…

7 years ago

Free Speech and College Campuses examined in survey by FIRE

NEW SURVEY: Majority of college students self-censor, support disinvitations, don’t know hate speech is protected by First Amendment PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 11,…

7 years ago

Did You Like This Facebook Page? Government Seeks Info on DisruptJ20 Activity

Although the page is public, the warrant would require the disclosure of non-public lists of people who planned to attend…

7 years ago

Controversial Speakers & Protesters on Campus

Photo Credit: Chris Meiamed "Protesters should not be permitted to shut down or shout down the speech, preventing others from…

7 years ago

Speech Code: What does it mean and is it legal at American Universities?

The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) defines a “speech code” as any university regulation or policy that prohibits…

7 years ago