Financial censorship: how banks silence speech w/ Rainey Reitman
So to Speak: The Free Speech PodcastEp. 274
What is financial censorship?
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Free speech is a fundamental right that underpins democratic societies by allowing people to express their opinions and engage in public discourse.
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TICKETS ON SALE: Step up to the Soapbox in Philadelphia, Nov. 4-6, 2026
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Tickets on sale for Soapbox 2026 in Philly! Nov. 4–6. Fearless debates, bold speakers, and a gala celebrating free speech at America’s 250th.
Senate’s rush to regulate AI chatbots is bad for everybody
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Congress can regulate AI without gutting free speech but the GUARD Act risks censorship, compelled speech, and mandatory ID checks.
VICTORY: FIRE-supported campus speech bill signed into law by Tennessee governor
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Tennessee expands campus free speech protections as Gov. Bill Lee signs the “Charlie Kirk Act,” strengthening safeguards for students and faculty.
University of North Texas cancels art show — then power-washes protests
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UNT canceled an artist’s exhibit, then scrubbed student protests against its actions.
WATCH VIDEO: FIRE sits down with students who witnessed the Charlie Kirk shooting and explores a question that now confronts the nation: Is free speech the cause of political violence, or the only alternative to it?
Charlie Kirk’s death and the fight for free speech
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After the murder of Charlie Kirk at a Turning Point USA campus event, the country was left debating the future of free speech. Featuring firsthand accounts, difficult conversations, and an unflinching look at the First Amendment, FIRE asks what it really means to coexist in a country where disagreements are not small, and sometimes are life and death.
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The Eternally Radical Idea
What is the Eternally Radical Idea? It is freedom of speech. The unfettered right to state your opinion is extremely rare in human history. Check out FIRE CEO Greg Lukianoff's blog on Substack.
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