Newsdesk The freedom to read and openly discuss literature is still at risk today Today, we’re honoring Banned Books Week by looking at recent challenges to the freedom to read in the United States and abroad. Read more

Newsdesk Colorado Mesa University earns nation’s top free speech rating for colleges CMU is the 56th institution in the country, and the third in Colorado, to earn FIRE's top rating. Read more

Newsdesk Largest ever free speech survey of college students ranks top campuses for expression The findings from the first-ever rankings of the free speech climates at 55 of America’s largest and most prestigious college campuses. Read more

Newsdesk Faculty report from University of Southern California’s business school reveals deep concerns about academic freedom A recent internal report from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business paints a troubling picture of academic freedom and faculty confidence in the school’s administration. Read more

Newsdesk Executive order on combating race and sex stereotyping could chill academic freedom President Trump's latest executive order “Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping,” could have a chilling effect on academic freedom. Read more

Newsdesk It’s not just a rock: Universities must preserve landmarks for student expression FIRE urges universities to refrain from eliminating avenues for student expression merely because some find the expression objectionable. Read more