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.
In June 1845, Cassius Marcellus Clay launched an anti-slavery newspaper in Lexington, Kentucky, one block from one of the largest…
Congress and the White House are reportedly working on a deal to reshape how Americans are allowed to speak online. In…
An American heavy metal band says it was contacted by the Secret Service for holding a mock execution of President…
There’s a certain detachment you might feel when conversing with a chatbot. You type a question into a box and…
Your local TV stations are at risk.Not from advertisers or ratings — but from Washington.The Federal Communications Commission is demanding…
This year, the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary. To commemorate the occasion, FIRE is proud to present the limited…
In a recent meeting, the Wall Street Journal reports, President Trump passed a stack of newspaper articles to acting Attorney General Todd…
Republicans and Democrats often struggle to find common ground. But a recent congressional hearing revealed a shared conviction: free speech…
This essay was originally published by RealClearPolitics on May 8, 2026.The dawn of the AI era has sparked a wide…
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,…