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The secret war against student journalists
Filming student protesters. Emailing administrators about a newspaper launch. Asking a commentator for additional information to back up their claims. […]
February 4, 2026
Schools are increasingly telling students they must put their phones away – Ohio’s example shows mixed results following new bans
Cellphones are everywhere – including, until recently, in schools. Since 2023, 29 states, including New York, Vermont, Florida and Texas, […]
February 4, 2026
Of Course Faculty Will Take Political Positions in the Classroom
To the editor: We are very grateful to John Wilson for his engagement with our book in “Book Review: Campus […]
February 4, 2026
Dues 2026-27 – CUPA-HR
2026-27 Dues for Institutional Membership Dues for institutional members are calculated on a sliding scale based on the institution’s budget […]
February 4, 2026
So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast takes an uncensored look at the world of free expression through the law, […]
February 3, 2026
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (of protected speech)
Last Monday, FBI Director Kash Patel announced an investigation into Signal group chats that Minnesotans are using to track ICE activity. […]
February 3, 2026
Free speech in Trump 2.0
One year into Trump 2.0, we examine the administration’s record on free speech and how it compares to the president’s […]
February 2, 2026
Free speech in Trump 2.0
One year into Trump 2.0, we examine the administration’s record on free speech and how it compares to the president’s […]
February 2, 2026
Life isn’t all diamonds – money and fame don’t shield the many ‘Real Housewives’ facing criminal charges
“The Real Housewives” reality TV series, which showcases the lives of a rotating cast of wealthy women in 11 cities […]
February 2, 2026
College Board Prohibits Wearing Smart Glasses During SAT
Students will not be allowed to wear the devices, even if they are prescription glasses. Photo illustration by Justin Morrison/Inside […]
February 2, 2026
Texas A&M Closes Women’s and Gender Studies
Texas A&M first began offering women’s and gender studies courses in 1979. Ishika Samant/Houston Chronicle/Getty Images Texas A&M University is […]
January 31, 2026
The federal charges against Don Lemon raise serious concerns for press freedom
Last night, federal agents arrested journalist Don Lemon in connection with an anti-ICE protest inside a Minnesota church earlier this month. […]
January 31, 2026
Short on resources, special educators are using AI – with little knowledge of the effects
In special education in the U.S., funding is scarce and personnel shortages are pervasive, leaving many school districts struggling to […]
January 30, 2026
Demand for Jewish Employee Lists Unconstitutional (opinion)
The Trump administration’s effort to use the problem of antisemitism on campuses as an excuse to bend universities to its […]
January 30, 2026
Florida Now Accepting Public Comment on H-1B Visa Hiring Ban
Florida took another step Thursday toward banning all its public universities from hiring foreign workers on H-1B visas. The state […]
January 29, 2026
The American people fact-checked their government
This essay was originally published by Persuasion on Jan. 28, 2025. On Oct. 17, 1961, tens of thousands of […]
January 29, 2026
Even when people’s rights are ignored, understanding the law can keep protesters engaged
There’s been a rise of know-your-rights training sessions in response to the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement tactics. This has […]
January 29, 2026
California prohibits its teachers from talking about a student’s gender identity to their parents. That raises First Amendment concerns.
Can a state bar public school teachers from talking to a student’s parents about their minor child’s gender identity without […]
January 29, 2026
Facing mass protests, Iran relies on familiar tools of state violence and internet blackouts
FIRE’s Free Speech Dispatch covers new and continuing censorship trends and challenges around the world. Our goal is to help readers […]
January 29, 2026
Unsealed records reveal officials targeted Khalil, Ozturk, Mahdawi solely for protected speech
For months, the Trump administration has tried to justify its targeting of prominent pro-Palestinian activists like Mahmoud Khalil, Rumeysa Ozturk, and […]
January 28, 2026