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National Speech Index
Research & Learn
The National Speech Index is a new quarterly component of America’s Political Pulse, an ongoing weekly survey conducted by the Polarization Research Lab, which will allow researchers to track shifting free speech sentiment in America over time.
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Learn more about the National Speech Index
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New FIRE poll: Americans equally skeptical Biden or Trump will protect First Amendment rights
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Only 34% of Americans expressed high levels of confidence that either Biden or Trump will protect First Amendment rights in office.
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Survey shows: Most Americans are concerned about the future of free speech
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There are stark differences between liberals and conservatives on the state of freedom of speech in America today.
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First National Speech Index shows a mixed bag for free speech
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New poll reveals Americans are conflicted about free speech — especially speech they hate.
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POLL: 69% of Americans believe country on wrong track on free speech
Press Release
Only 1 in 4 Americans (25%) think the right to free speech today is either “very” or “completely” secure.