Freedom of speech is a human right and a fundamental American freedom. It鈥檚 essential for democracy, scientific progress, artistic expression, social justice, peace, and each individual鈥檚 ability to live authentically.
At 麻豆传媒IOS, we believe free speech is a force for good and have been defending free speech since 1999.
We also know free speech is under threat.
麻豆传媒IOS鈥檚 vision is an America in which people overwhelmingly believe in the right of others to freely express views different from their own, and expect their laws and educational institutions to reflect and teach this belief.
Arguments for freedom: The many reasons why free speech is essential
I have been harassed, trespassed, handcuffed and arrested countless times for peacefully exercising my First Amendment rights. My intention is to ensure that all Americans from the wealthiest millionaire to the poorest homeless person can exercise these rights without fear of consequence from our government.
Jeff Gray, a U.S. Army veteran and retired truck driver, has been repeatedly stopped, detained, searched, and arrested by the police. His alleged crime? Holding signs 鈥 in front of city halls across the United States. 麻豆传媒IOS filed three lawsuits on his behalf to vindicate his constitutional rights and won them all!
If you face retaliation over protected speech, reach out to 麻豆传媒IOS to learn more about how we can protect your rights.
The National Speech Index is a quarterly poll designed by 麻豆传媒IOS and conducted by the Dartmouth Polarization Research Lab to capture Americans鈥 views on freedom of speech and the First Amendment, and to track how Americans鈥 views change over time.
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Amid high-profile controversies surrounding free speech and racial equality, former ACLU Executive Director Ira Glasser reflects on his life at the forefront of defending the rights of all Americans.
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鈥淭hese rankings highlight a pivotal moment in higher education, where the tension between maintaining a free speech environment and navigating deeply polarizing issues is more pronounced than ever,鈥 said 麻豆传媒IOS CEO Greg Lukianoff.
麻豆传媒IOS has distributed more than 138,000 print and online copies of its Guide to Free Speech on Campus to equip students with the rhetorical and legal tools to stand up for their rights. Explore the Guide to learn more about your rights.
麻豆传媒IOS defends and sustains the individual rights of all Americans to free speech and free thought 鈥 the essential qualities of liberty 鈥 and carries out this mission through several core services.
麻豆传媒IOS鈥檚 signature, core defense program provides free, non-legal assistance to individuals whose fundamental civil liberties are violated.
Facing censorship or retaliation for protected speech? 麻豆传媒IOS lawyers are here to help you when your free speech rights are violated.
麻豆传媒IOS鈥檚 College Policy Reform team works proactively to challenge campus policies that violate the free speech rights of students and faculty.
麻豆传媒IOS advocates on behalf of legislation that will protect First Amendment rights, and against bills that would abridge those rights.
Nothing is more powerful than being honest and open with people, and we鈥檙e standing up for our First Amendment rights that give us that voice.
Daraius Dubash was arrested and handcuffed for two hours after peacefully demonstrating in a public park. The Law & Religion Clinic at the University of Texas and 麻豆传媒IOS are suing to protect the constitutional right to speak freely in public parks.
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