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Free speech rights were front and center in 2017. America’s college and university campuses became flashpoints for the national debate over free expression. Through it all, FIRE has been the go-to source for fighting back against threats to free speech sweeping our nation.
Right now is a pivotal moment for free speech in this country. All of FIRE’s work has led up to this point, and we’re the group with the experience and tools necessary to see this fight through to the end.
FIRE works tirelessly to overturn the illiberal culture spreading on and off campus. We hope you’ll consider supporting our work before the close of the year, so that we have the resources needed to take on that challenge. We have big plans in store for 2018, but we can’t put them into action without your help.
Together, let’s lead the way forward for free expression.
All gifts to FIRE are 100 percent tax deductible, so be sure to donate by midnight on Dec. 31 to secure your 2017 charitable tax deduction. You can donate right now at thefire.org/donate and immediately receive a tax receipt.
Thank you in advance for your generosity. We wish you and your family a happy and healthy 2018!
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