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Explore FIRE's library of resources and research on free speech and other civil liberties.

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Protected Speech

The Supreme Court has consistently held the First Amendment to protect much more than mere words to include many forms of expression.

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So to Speak Podcast Transcript: Is there a global free speech recession?

We travel from America to Europe, Russia, China, and more places to answer the question: Is there a global free speech recession?

Podcasts

Is there a global free speech recession?

We travel from America to Europe, Russia, China, and more places to answer the question: Is there a global free speech recession? Guests: - : ��ݮ��ƵAPP�� senior scholar, global expression - : ��ݮ��ƵAPP�� senior fellow - : ��ݮ��ƵAPP�� senior fellow Timestamps: ...

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So to Speak Podcast Transcript: Columbia University, Mahmoud Khalil, DEI, law firms, and more

We explore how censorship is impacting institutions — from universities to law firms to the Maine House of Representatives.

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Columbia University, Mahmoud Khalil, DEI, law firms, and more

We explore how censorship is impacting institutions -- from universities to law firms to the Maine House of Representatives. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:40 Federal government cuts Columbia's funding 16:57 Updates on the Mahmoud Khalil case...

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So to Speak Podcast Transcript: On Mahmoud Khalil

First Amendment lawyer Marc Randazza and immigration lawyer Jeffrey Rubin join the show to discuss the arrest, detention, and possible deportation of green card holder Mahmoud Khalil.

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On Mahmoud Khalil

First Amendment lawyer and immigration lawyer join the show to discuss the arrest, detention, and possible deportation of green card holder Mahmoud Khalil. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:53 Latest updates on Khalil 02:51 First Amendment...

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So to Speak Podcast Transcript: A tech policy bonanza! The FCC, FTC, AI regulations, and more

Does a cat stand on two legs or four? The answer to that question may tell you all you need to know about the government involving itself in social media content moderation. On today’s show, we cover the latest tech policy developments involving the Federal Communications Commission, Federal Trade Commission, AI regulation, and more.