#MediaFreedom

A quarter of a millennium ago, the American project began in FIRE’s birthplace of Philadelphia.In a boarding house at Market…

FIRE’s Free Speech Dispatch covers new and continuing censorship trends and challenges around the world. Our goal is to help readers…

Many, many boards for school districts, community colleges, and public universities, and at least one state, have formal policies that…

Among social media commenters, columnists, and even heads of state, it’s a typical refrain: If we just rid ourselves of that…

Congress and the White House are reportedly working on a deal to reshape how Americans are allowed to speak online. In…

Your local TV stations are at risk.Not from advertisers or ratings — but from Washington.The Federal Communications Commission is demanding…

This essay was originally published in the California Post/New York Post on May 7, 2026.The University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) School…

PHILADELPHIA, May 7, 2026 — A new poll finds that if Americans want anyone to watch over children’s browsing habits,…

Editorial note: This conversation was recorded on Friday, April 24, the day before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Both Nico…

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.…

A new bill under consideration in California is facing criticism for censoring speech about immigration. Elon Musk has claimed the bill would…