Imposing a restraint — even an implicit one — on what employees can say to the media makes Duke a liar, belying its posturing as a university committed to open discourse.
After the University of Central Oklahoma shut down the state's oldest student newspaper, students launched an independent outlet and fought back for a free press on campus.
The Pentagon's press badge policy is an unconstitutional attempt to single out reporters for less favorable treatment than the general public. Thankfully, it has united outlets against the effort.
FIRE is launching Soapbox 2026 — our bold new conference dedicated to the power of expression, the courage of dissent, and the timeless value of speaking freely.
