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Free Speech Under Fire: Greg Lukianoff on the New Age of Censorship

Date: October 8, 2026 7:00 PM
Location:
Santa Barbara, California

Join FIRE President and CEO Greg Lukianoff and Spotlight Santa Barbara for a conversation about the free speech issues making headlines today, from ICE protests and on-campus demonstrations to James Comey’s indictment, Jimmy Kimmel’s FCC battles, and more.

The conversation will also explore the rise of censorship, the dangers of safetyism, and more.

Buy your tickets here

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