Analysis

How two Clemson professors fought a wave of censorship

May 19, 2026

After Clemson fired faculty over posts about Charlie Kirk’s killing, two professors spoke out — and earned a Berkson Award in the process.

Analysis

Lawmakers see different threats to campus speech — but the same stakes

May 11, 2026

A recent congressional hearing revealed that despite real disagreement, Democrats and Republicans agree that campus free speech is essential to higher education — and America’s future.

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Yale tries to claw back public trust

April 28, 2026

Yale recently released a committee report outlining ways the school can improve, including on free speech.

Analysis

The critics are wrong about Tennessee’s Charlie Kirk Act. Here’s why.

April 21, 2026

Tennessee’s Charlie Kirk Act strengthens campus free speech, protecting faculty, students and speakers from censorship and retaliation.

Analysis

Texas Tech censors sex and gender courses

April 17, 2026

Texas Tech orders sweeping limits on sex and gender teaching, raising major academic freedom concerns and leaving faculty navigating a legal minefield.

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Texas State fired two professors for speech — now it’s facing two lawsuits

April 9, 2026

Texas States faces two lawsuits after firing professors for leftist speech.

Analysis

The quiet death of academic tenure

March 26, 2026

Academic tenure is being slowly dismantled across America, raising questions about free speech, political pressure, and higher education’s future.

Analysis

Texas censors get more censorial

March 12, 2026

Higher ed in Texas is under fire once again after a history professor was forced to remove readings and references to “LGBT Americans.”

Analysis

After a professor's hot-mic racial remarks, Hunter College faces a free speech test

March 5, 2026

After a professor’s hot-mic racial remarks went viral, Hunter College faces a test: punish offensive speech or defend the First Amendment.

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FIRE statement on the University of Texas System Board of Regents adopting guidelines for ‘controversial’ topics in class

February 23, 2026

The University of Texas System’s Board of Regents approved new rules governing how faculty members can and cannot teach about “controversial” topics.