Archive - Expression

Canada wants to fight misinformation, a new memo reveals. But exactly how is a mystery.

A recent records request revealed that a Canadian government department is working up a potential new federal strategy on misinformation.

Jul 10 • Sarah McLaughlin

DHS tracked a man down over an email. Now FIRE is suing.

Also, an appeals court just blocked Florida's Stop WOKE Act.

Jul 10 • David Josef Volodzko

What’s special about poor conservative students?

This post builds on a previous one about gender and tolerance, so I recommend starting there if you haven’t already read it.

Jul 9 • Chapin Lenthall-Cleary

How does the First Amendment apply to AI regulation in hiring and health care?

A wave of new laws impose special requirements on AI used for 'consequential decisions.' They're better off punishing the decision than the tool.

Jul 8 • Tyler Tone

Democracy has a participation problem. AI may help solve it.

AI won’t replace democracy. But it could help far more people participate in it.

Jul 7 • Chloe Ratner

Hazelwood is the training-wheels version of free speech. It’s past time the Court revisited it.

For nearly four decades, students in America’s public schools have experienced a straightjacketed version of the First Amendment.

Jul 6 • Marie McMullan

The revolution continues

After celebrating a historic Independence Day weekend, the fight goes on.

Jul 6 • David Josef Volodzko

Our university is trying to discredit our paper, but that won’t stop us from telling the truth

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville claims it believes in free speech, but its administrators are disparaging the student press.

Jul 3 • FIRE

America, we’ll give our best to you

They could have died.

Jul 2 • Tyler MacQueen

Will Germany amend one of its most censorial laws?

Plus: Allegations of censorship at American ambassador’s event

Jul 2 • Sarah McLaughlin

What has FIRE been doing in the AI space?

This is the third article in a weekly series on AI and free speech.

Jul 1 • Tyler Tone

Frederick Douglass represents the best of us. And free speech.

This year, the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary.

Jul 1 • Tyler MacQueen

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