Case Detail

Pennsylvania State University: Board of Trustees Eliminates The Daily Collegian’s Financial Support

The nearly 120-year-old newspaper will no longer receive university funding, signaling a critical deprioritization of independent student voices.

Case Detail

Tulane University: Student Investigated for Op-Ed Supporting Kanye West

Tulane announces investigation of student for op-ed supporting Kanye West.

Curricula

Lesson: Can I Publish This?

January 4, 2023

Libel? Privacy? Intellectual property?! When you’re producing a publication, there are so many legal risks to keep in mind.

Toolkits

Can I Publish This Guidebook

October 28, 2022

Can I Publish This Guidebook is a companion to CanIPublishThis.com, an interactive, online tool for analyzing legal issues in student journalism, created by FIRE.

Toolkits

Placing an Op-Ed or Letter to the Editor in Your School Newspaper

August 19, 2022

Placing an op-ed in a student newspaper is one of the most effective ways to draw attention to an issue and spur action on campus.

Toolkits

Press Release and Media Advisory Tips — Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression

August 19, 2022

Press releases and media advisories are tremendously important for bringing attention to issues or promoting an event to help drive change on campus.

Toolkits

Utilize Media for Campus Advocacy

August 19, 2022

Learn how op-eds, press releases, media advisories, and social media campaigns can help you reach your goals on campus.

Curricula

How to Get Your Op-Ed Placed in a Professional Publication

August 19, 2022

Never underestimate the value of a strong op-ed. A well placed article can go a long way toward getting people talking about free speech issues and educating the public about the state of free speech on your campus.

Databases

Banned Books

August 19, 2022

This page highlights books that have been either banned or challenged in the United States.

Reports

Free PRESSED: How Administrative Censorship is Squeezing Student Newsrooms

February 24, 2022

At least 60 percent of college newspaper editors reported experiencing at least one instance of administrative censorship in the previous year.