The stories that shape free speech in America, brought to you by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE).

This year, the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary. To commemorate the occasion, FIRE is proud to present the limited series “Figures of Speech,” looking at the heroes and villains of free speech in American history.

Uncensored takes covering everything from first principles to present-day fights on campus, in courts, and across our culture.

Here we cover new and continuing censorship trends and challenges around the world, including "Free Speech Dispatch," a regular column by FIRE’s senior scholar of global expression Sarah McLaughlin.

From AI censorship fights to social media crackdowns and the battle over digital rights, this section explores how emerging technologies are reshaping free expression, including FIRE’s series “Free Speech Future."

This is where we track the data behind the latest free speech trends and controversies, bringing you the insights shaping the national conversation.

The FIREwire is a weekly roundup of free speech news, cultural highlights, recommended reading, and key insights from our latest data dive.

Jacob Mchangama is a senior FIRE fellow, the founder and executive director of The Future of Free Speech, and a research professor at Vanderbilt University. He is also the author of the critically acclaimed book Free Speech: A History From Socrates to Social Media, and the recipient of numerous awards for his work on free speech and human rights.

So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast takes an uncensored look at the world of free expression through the law, philosophy, and stories that define your right to free speech. Hosted by FIRE's Nico Perrino.

Concise breakdowns of the most pressing issues in free speech, whether it's decoding landmark cases or unpacking political controversies.