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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…

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…

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…

On April 20, FBI Director Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic for its reporting on the director’s…

Texas Tech has two months to shut down its sex and gender courses after the university system passed sweeping new…

Adam Thierer, a leading voice on technology policy and free expression, has joined FIRE as a senior fellow.Thierer also serves…

Alison Riddoch is a legal clerk for Campus Rights Advocacy at FIRE and a student at Duke Law School, class…

This essay was originally published by The News & Observer on April 10, 2026.“Hey guys, welcome back to my channel,”…