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This year, the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary. To commemorate the occasion, FIRE is proud to present the limited…
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…
FIRE’s Free Speech Dispatch covers new and continuing censorship trends and challenges around the world. Our goal is to help readers…
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…
FIRE’s Free Speech Dispatch covers new and continuing censorship trends and challenges around the world. Our goal is to help readers…
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression is pleased to announce that Casey Mattox has joined our Board of Directors,…
This article originally appeared in the Dallas Observer on March 9, 2026.On Feb. 16, students and faculty at the University…
Imagine you are engaging in the time-honored American tradition of criticizing your local government. You air your complaints on a…
The verdicts against social media companies in California and New Mexico over the past two days reveal a disturbing trend: Americans are…
Governments around the world have increasingly sought to regulate online speech well beyond their borders.If global platforms are forced to…