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FIRE holds national, regional, and digital events for college students and faculty interested in free speech law, history, education, and more. Grow your free speech network by attending an event.

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May 7, 2025

Cancel culture and pressures to conform in higher education don’t just stifle free speech and academic freedom—they also impact the future of our democracy.

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��ݮ��ƵAPP�� x The Free Press in the Bay Area

May 15, 2025 7:00 PM

��ݮ��ƵAPP�� is partnering with The Free Press to host a live debate event in San Francisco, centered on the proposition: "Will the Truth Survive Artificial Intelligence?

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Free Press Workshop 2025

June 14, 2025

This free workshop will bring together student journalists from across the country to learn how to assert your right to press freedom.

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Washington, D.C.

June 22-28, 2025

Join the next generation of free speech leaders for the ��ݮ��ƵAPP�� Free Speech Forum from June 22-28 in Washington, DC. The summit is a free, week-long summer program for college-bound rising 10th through 12th graders who are interested in free speech.

Student speaking at the 2024 ��ݮ��ƵAPP�� Free Speech Leadership Summit

Host a ��ݮ��ƵAPP�� Speaker at Your Event

Does your free speech conference or event need a speaker? Hosting a ��ݮ��ƵAPP�� speaker is a great way to catalyze social change and educate your community about the importance of free speech, due process, and religious liberty.

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