Campus tolerance is down, Corn-Revere on Disney’s suit, you might already be in a conspiracy, & more!
Bringing you the latest free speech news (8/23/26)
The Eternally Radical Idea with Greg Lukianoff
A blog about freedom of speech and both the Coddling & Canceling of the American Mind.
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Tyler Austin Harper on ‘Woke 1’ at Bates, I unapologetically demand you read ‘Canceling of the American Mind’, FIRE study shows free speech horseshoe, & more!
Bringing you the latest free speech news (8/16/26)
Hofstra prof investigated for ‘word salad’; UK reporter investigated for due diligence, Michael Pollan wins ‘Book of the Month’ for investigating consciousness; & more!
Bringing you the latest free speech news (8/9/26)
What happened to the AAUP — and why viewpoint diversity matters
An organization that once spoke with unusual moral authority becomes another predictable voice in the partisan chorus.
Europe v ‘hate speech’ continues! Self-censorship in the classroom! Deepfakes! & more!
Bringing you the latest free speech news (8/2/26)
Fed withdraws New York Times subpoenas, CA tries to speech code-ify campus AI, “Wait, Community Had a Season SIX!?”, & more!
Bringing you the latest free speech news (7/26/26)
FIRE weighs in on Oversight Board AI report, Canadian free speech up in smoke, Colleges settle Kirk comment cases, & more!
Bringing you the latest free speech news (7/19/26)
What's the (free speech) deal with Canada?
Canada is steadily transforming free expression from a right into a privilege — one that regulators, tribunals, and government officials can withdraw whenever they decide another interest matters more
VICTORY against Stop WOKE Act, Me in WaPo, ‘A Song of FIRE and ICE,’ ‘turn around, bright eyes,’ & more!
Bringing you the latest free speech news (7/12/26)
America turns 250! A full-on Frederick Douglassfest! Matt salutes Tom Paine! & more!
Bringing you the latest free speech news (7/5/26)
Thomas Paine deserves more love
As America approaches its 250th birthday, let’s raise a glass to the most underappreciated radical of the Founding generation.