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FIREQuarterly: Volume 6, Number 1

by

FIRE

April 25, 2008

From the President

Victory at Valdosta

State University

Unlawful Speech

Codes Thrive at

Schools Nationwide

Speech Codes

Litigation Project

FIRE Launches

Multimedia Project

Changing the Culture

Case Highlights from FIREVictories

From the Board of Directors

Supporter Profiles

The Last Word

Recent Articles

FIRE’s award-winning Newsdesk covers the free speech news you need to stay informed.

One day after FIRElawsuit, Congress passes changes to filming permits in national parks

December 20, 2024

The EXPLORE Act loosens restrictions on how the National Parks Service issues permits for filming on public lands.

California US state flag with statue of lady justice, constitution and judge hammer on black drapery

VICTORY: FIRElawsuit leads California to halt law penalizing reporters, advocates, and victims who discuss publicly known information about sealed arrest records

December 19, 2024

A federal court today halted enforcement of a California law that officials deployed to suppress journalism about a controversial tech CEO's sealed arrest records.

Baphomet dressed as Santa next to a nativity display with baby jesus and the 3 wise men

O holy fight: New Hampshire Satanic Temple statue threatened by more than vandals

December 19, 2024

The First Amendment affords equal protection to all holiday displays, from Baphomet to Baby Jesus.

The United States Capitol building at sunset at night in Washington DC

FIREto Congress: More work needed to protect free speech on college campuses

December 19, 2024

FIREjoined Rep. Murphy’s annual Campus Free Speech Roundtable to discuss the free speech opportunities and challenges facing colleges.

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Table of Contents

FIREQuarterly: Volume 6, Number 1

Recent Articles

One day after FIRElawsuit, Congress passes changes to filming permits in national parks

VICTORY: FIRElawsuit leads California to halt law penalizing reporters, advocates, and victims who discuss publicly known information about sealed arrest records

O holy fight: New Hampshire Satanic Temple statue threatened by more than vandals

FIREto Congress: More work needed to protect free speech on college campuses

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