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This essay was originally published by The Hill on April 14, 2026.If democracy is our nation’s engine, then political protest…

California lawmakers are considering two bills that would make “anti-hate speech training” a requirement. Assembly Bill 1803 would require employers with…

The early internet opened unprecedented avenues for speech, creativity, and connection without traditional gatekeepers. But it also raised civil liberties…

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

After first signaling that satire might trigger administrative scrutiny in the wake of an April Fools’ controversy, the University of…

Free speech has long been a cornerstone of democratic society. But today, its principles face increasing pressure. Around the world,…

In June 2024, the philosopher Idris Robinson traveled from Texas to North Carolina to give a talk on Palestinian resistance.…

With an act designated as “non-crime,” you might reasonably expect the role for law enforcement to be quite limited. No…

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

The verdicts against social media companies in California and New Mexico over the past two days reveal a disturbing trend: Americans are…

Spain is no longer just talking about regulating online “hate.” Now it’s building an AI system to track it. Fresh…

Raeba Pradhan is a FIRE program associate for legislative and policy.On Feb. 12, a group of Maryland legislators introduced HB 1322,…