Table of Contents
FIRE Discussing Ward Churchill Case Tonight on the Radio
Torch readers can hear more about FIRE’s stance on the Ward Churchill case tonight at 9:05 p.m. Eastern, when FIRE President Greg Lukianoff appears on The World Tonight with Ron Breakenridge to discuss what the controversy could mean for academic freedom on campus. Click here to listen online.
Recent Articles
FIRE’s award-winning Newsdesk covers the free speech news you need to stay informed.
Good day for freedom of expression and rule of law at Supreme Court
Government coercion goes down 9-0 as Supreme Court ruled in favor of the National Rifle Association and against the state of New York.
Pledge allegiance or else: Maryland public school forces students and teachers to salute the flag
FIRE demanded that a public elementary school in Maryland retract its unconstitutional guidance that students and staff must stand and salute the U.S. flag during the Pledge of Allegiance.
Broad ‘friend of the court’ support pours into Supreme Court for citizen journalist Priscilla Villarreal
Over 40 individuals, civil liberties groups, and media organizations submit 13 amicus briefs in support of freedom of the press and constitutional accountability.
In big win for campus free speech, Harvard won’t issue statements on hot-button social and political issues
The policy change could spark similar reforms throughout higher education. Where Harvard leads, others follow.