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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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WATCH TRAILER: Ira Glasser’s story is as timely and provocative as ever. Co-directed by FIRE Executive Vice President Nico Perrino.

Mighty Ira: A Civil Liberties Story

FIRE Feature Documentary

Amid high-profile controversies surrounding free speech, racial equality, and anti-Semitism, Ira Glasser reflects on his life and career at the forefront of defending the rights of all Americans as the former executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union.

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Clear and Present Danger - A history of free speech
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