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Fall 2025 FIREQuarterly

Looking back on our biggest year ever, we continue to be filled with pride knowing that our staff truly gives it our all in the fight for free speech.

Alex Shieh holding a chainsaw and a Brown University pennant

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Summer 2025 FIREQuarterly

For asking administrators what they did last week, his university accused him of causing “emotional and psychological harm.”

Iowa pollster Ann Selzer with a Des Moines Register headline and Donald Trump silhouette in the background

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Spring 2025 FIREQuarterly

One Iowa pollster’s missed political prediction sparked a lawsuit from President Trump. With ��֭��’s help, she’s fighting back.

Alex and Connor on the summit of Middle Teton mid-way through Teton Trifecta

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Winter 2025 FIREQuarterly

After a lawsuit from FIREand the National Press Photographers Association, Congress passes positive changes to filming permit rules in national parks.

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Fall 2024 FIREQuarterly

For criticizing a city attorney’s pay raise, an Arizona mom was arrested in front of her 10-year-old daughter. Now, she’s suing.

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Summer 2024 FIREQuarterly

In these 25 years we’ve achieved significant victories for free speech, both in the law and in our culture.

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Spring 2024 FIREQuarterly

Legendary Monty Python actor and comedian John Cleese talks with FIREabout comedy, creativity, and cancel culture.

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Winter 2024 FIREQuarterly

Two animal rights advocates walk into a public park — and face repeated violations of their First Amendment rights.

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Fall 2023 FIREQuarterly

How FIREis combating requirements that force thousands of California professors to espouse the government’s politicized viewpoints

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Summer 2023 FIREQuarterly

Time flies when you're fighting for free speech: Reflecting on one year of ��֭��'s expansion.

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Spring 2023 FIREQuarterly

Holding a sign is not a crime, but some Georgia officials need reminding.

Mary Hall-Rayford is a plaintiff in ��֭��'s lawsuit against Eastpointe Mayor Monique Owens

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Winter 2023 FIREQuarterly

A Michigan mayor tried to silence her own constituents. So we handed them the mic.

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Fall 2022 FIREQuarterly

FIREdefends autistic-led advocacy group against lawsuit thread.

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Summer 2022 FIREQuarterly

FIREexpands beyond campus: We're ready to defend free speech wherever it is threatened.

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Spring 2022 FIREQuarterly

EXILED: One Texas college's crusade to oust faculty. PLUS: Defending the student press.