Freedom IndexCampus & Education
Campus & Education examines how free speech and censorship debates play out in schools, universities, and academic institutions. From campus protests to classroom policies, this category explores the challenges, opportunities, and evolving standards of expression in educational environments.
This essay was originally published in the California Post/New York Post on May 7, 2026.The University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) School…
This essay was originally published by The Dispatch on May 6, 2026.The Department of Justice’s recent indictment of former FBI…
PHILADELPHIA, May 7, 2026 — A new poll finds that if Americans want anyone to watch over children’s browsing habits,…
Recent reports suggest the Trump administration is now considering new oversight for advanced AI models like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.…
FIRE’s Free Speech Dispatch covers new and continuing censorship trends and challenges around the world. Our goal is to help readers…
Faculty and students at Tennessee’s public universities can speak more freely today after Governor Bill Lee signed the amended version of…
A casual exchange with a chatbot can help someone understand a lease, think through a medical question, or navigate a…
Editorial note: This conversation was recorded on Friday, April 24, the day before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Both Nico…
This essay was originally published by The Hill on April 14, 2026.If democracy is our nation’s engine, then political protest…
Declining trust in higher education is mostly a self-inflicted wound, a Yale panel concluded in a report released last week. The…
California lawmakers are considering two bills that would make “anti-hate speech training” a requirement. Assembly Bill 1803 would require employers with…
East Dallas in the 90s was riddled with crime and turf wars. Growing up there, Victor Quiñonez found solace in his art.…