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@TheFIREorg

We defend and promote free speech for all Americans in our courtrooms, on our campuses, and in our culture.

 Philadelphia and Washington
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Joined December 2008
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What. A. Day. 🔥 Day two of Soapbox brought fresh perspectives on the future of free speech from leading voices in the field directly to the people committed to defending it. And we're not slowing down yet. One final day of this sold-out conference awaits!
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That’s a wrap on FIRE’s 2026 free speech conference, Soapbox! If this event showed us anything, it’s that our free speech rights are self-evident, but not self-executing. They depend on people like you who keep this movement alive. Thank you to everyone who made it possible!
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"Everyone wants free speech for things they agree with...it's up to us." @TheFIREorg #soapbox2026 @glukianoff #freespeech
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On Soapbox 2026 by @TheFIREorg, an inspiring event @mtaibbi racket.news/p/free-speech-wi…
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💬 @JMchangama: “We still have the mechanisms for accountability. We focus myopically on the dark sides of free speech, but we take the benefits for granted, because we haven’t really fought for it.”
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My thanks to @TheFIREorg for an absolutely wonderful Soapbox 2026 conference. Met some old friends, made some new ones. Being on the same stage as *my* personal heroes talking about our cases was a tad vertiginous! I love free speech work, and the people who do it.
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Not 1, not 2, but 4 personal heroes on the same stage?! WILD. “Defending the ‘Indefensible’” with David Goldberger, @prestonjbyrne, @marcorandazza, & Nadine Strossen @TheFIREorg Soapbox 2026
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So many unforgettable moments from day two of Soapbox. 🔥 With the final day of the conference underway, let's take a look back at some of yesterday's highlights!
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The good stuff keeps coming!
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Thank God it's Friday. At @TheFIREorg's Soapbox conference, listening to @sapinker and @JohnHMcWhorter discussing speech taboos over breakfast. Incredible conference.
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“Our free speech rights are self evident, but they are not self-executing. They need defenders.” -Nico Perrino
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Not 1, not 2, but 4 personal heroes on the same stage?! WILD. “Defending the ‘Indefensible’” with David Goldberger, @prestonjbyrne, @marcorandazza, & Nadine Strossen @TheFIREorg Soapbox 2026
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A few snapshots from day one of Soapbox! And this is just the beginning. Day two is already in full swing, with more conversations, fresh perspectives, and even bigger celebrations of free expression to come!
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the big @TheFIREorg "Soapbox" conference is getting underway in Philly this morning with inspiring keynotes from @glukianoff & @NicoPerrino. A celebration of freedom of speech.
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Day one of Soapbox 2026 is in the books! 🔥 Great conversations, high energy, and a sold-out conference full of people driving the free speech movement forward. Could it get any better than this? Just wait until you see what's coming today! Day two, here we come! 👀
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🚨 LIVE FROM @TheFIREorg SOAPBOX CONFERENCE! Free speech, open debate, and the free exchange of ideas are essential to a free society. At @RSI, these principles are central to our commitment to individual liberty and limited government. We’re at #FIRESoapbox! Follow along for insights, conversations, and highlights throughout the conference. 🔥
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A joke about Mao Zedong cost soccer star Kylian Mbappé millions in sponsorships and sparked a wave of apologies. But the implications go well beyond one athlete. When speaking freely comes at a steep price, people may think twice before doing so. 🎥 @sarahemclaugh
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For athletes and companies abroad, the consequences may be financial. For those who criticize Mao inside China, the consequences can mean prison. expression.fire.org/p/after-…
After insulting Mao Zedong, some offer groveling apologies to protect the bottom line. Others...

After insulting Mao Zedong, some offer groveling apologies to protect the bottom line. Others...

The most troubling consequence of China's retaliation against Kylian Mbappé may be what other athletes and organizations decide never to say.

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It’s Election Day. Do you know your First Amendment rights at the polls? Lets break it down.👇🧵
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5/ It depends on your state. Some states permit voters to photograph their ballots, while others restrict or prohibit that, despite serious First Amendment concerns.
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6/ Want the full breakdown? Know your rights before heading to the polls: fire.org/research-learn/firs…
First Amendment rights at the polls FAQ

First Amendment rights at the polls FAQ

When voters know their rights, they are better prepared to evaluate political candidates, engage in debates, and advocate for their beliefs.

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