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Across the nation, free speech rights are under attack. Join us in defending this essential quality of liberty. Make your voice heard and join a campaign below.
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Tell Indiana University it can’t fire a free press
Campus Rights
Indiana University abruptly fired Director of Student Media Jim Rodenbush after he refused to enforce unconstitutional content restrictions on the student newspaper.
Institute of American Indian Arts Can't Ignore the First Amendment
Campus Rights
David McNicholas spoke out. The Institute of American Indian Arts made him homeless.
Baraboo’s Anti-Speech Policy Targets ÃÛÖÏãÌÒ, Staff, and the First Amendment
Public Policy
Despite facing criticism from ÃÛÖÏãÌÒ, the district’s new policy still suffers from the same core problems: vague language, subjective interpretation, and a chilling effect on constitutionally protected speech.
UT Dallas must respect student press rights
Campus Rights
Remind Vice President for Student Affairs Gene Fitch that UT Dallas is a public institution that must abide by the First Amendment.
Franklin, Tennessee, Is Violating the First Amendment — Over Yard Signs and Flags
Public Policy
Franklin, Tennessee, is enforcing zoning rules that flat-out contradict the First Amendment — and yes, we’re talking about signs and flags in people’s own yards.
Stop University of Kentucky’s free speech crackdown
Campus Rights
Tell University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto to lift Ramsi Woodcock’s suspension and commit to respecting faculty free speech rights.
Tell Rochester to Stop Muzzling its ÃÛÖÏãÌÒ
Campus Rights
Tell the University of Rochester: Reinstate Rebecca Bryant Novak, restore due process, and stop muzzling students into a culture of silence.
Oppose the Antisemitism Awareness Act in Congress
Public Policy
We must act urgently to defend free speech and academic freedom. Stand up for free expression by contacting your legislators urging them to oppose the Antisemitism Awareness Act.
President Trump: Defend the First Amendment
Public Policy
Free speech in America is under threat, and FIREis calling on President Trump to protect First Amendment rights.
There is never a wrong time to do the right thing
Public Policy
FIREfiled a petition on June 17 calling on President Trump to posthumously pardon D.M. Bennett, one of the Comstock Act’s most prominent victims.
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