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August 2026 Member Call

Date: August 20, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location:
Online

Each month, FIRE Members are invited to an exclusive webinar hosted by Executive Vice President Nico Perrino. This month, Nico will be joined by Director of Public Advocacy Aaron Terr, Chief Supervising Attorney Conor Fitzpatrick, and Legislative and Policy Director Carolyn Iodice.

Together, they will answer member questions, share insights from their respective areas of expertise, and discuss the legal, legislative, and campus developments influencing FIRE’s work to defend free speech and free thought.

If you missed the conversation, you can watch it here.

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