Archive - Expression

Is hate speech protected by the First Amendment?

by David Hudson

2 hrs ago

We are losing the basis of our civic discourse

This essay was originally published by The Hill on August 28, 2025.

Sep 14 •

Samuel J. Abrams

We are in the cancel culture part of the tragedy cycle

First, two children lost their father and a wife her husband.

Sep 13 •

FIREwire — September 12, 2025

Charlie Kirk's assassination, cancel culture, and more

Sep 12 •

Student acceptance of violence in response to speech hits a record high

Over the past 5 years, it's gone up almost 80%

Sep 12 •

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Chapin Lenthall-Cleary

Charlie Kirk's assassination

Violence must never be a response to speech

Sep 11 •

Five key takeaways from FIRE’s 2026 College Free Speech Rankings — released today!

Claremont McKenna reclaims the top spot, Barnard and Columbia bring up the rear, and a troubling trend regarding violence continues.

Published on The Eternally Radical Idea with Greg Lukianoff • Sep 9

The United Kingdom needs a new generation of Levellers

The country once boasted a proud tradition of free speech, but it’s being eviscerated one arrest at a time.

Sep 8 •

Jacob Mchangama

FIREwire — September 5, 2025

Harvard prevails over Trump admin in federal court, and FIRE sues to stop campus censorship in Texas.

Sep 5 •

Yes, the UK really is that bad for free speech

Graham Linehan’s arrest shines a light on a shameful British problem

Published on The Eternally Radical Idea with Greg Lukianoff • Sep 5

One big, happy, censorial family

From shouting down speakers to blocking access to events, Republican students are starting to embrace methods long preferred by the left.

Sep 5 •

Chapin Lenthall-Cleary

Three takeaways from Harvard’s victory over the Trump administration’s funding freeze

If the government is going to punish universities for violating the law, then it must do so lawfully.

Sep 4 •

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